The History of Ireland

By: Kevin Dolan
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  • Summary

  • The Irish Republic's foundation is one hell of a story, complete with spying secretaries, pig thieves, politicians, poets, school teachers and the world's biggest empire. In quick, bite-sized episodes, we're going to explore the causes, characters and aftermath of the Irish War of Independence.


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Episodes
  • S3 EP2 – The Filí

    S3 EP2 – The Filí
    Nov 5 2024
    In this episode we look at the people behind the Irish mythological stories and explore how the stories we have today are a fascinating blend of Irish paganism and Christian pseudo-history.

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    15 mins
  • S3 EP01 – Newgrange, The Celts & The People of the Sidbh

    S3 EP01 – Newgrange, The Celts & The People of the Sidbh
    Oct 21 2024
    It's a whole new season and we're doing something a little different – diving into the rich tapestry of Irish mythology. But before we jump into tales of gods and heroes, we need to set the stage. In this episode, we're exploring the uniquely Irish concept of the Sidhe looking at everything from Newgrange's Neolithic passage tombs to the arrival of the Celts, unpacking how these ancient structures shaped Ireland's mythological landscape.

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    18 mins
  • S2 EP30 – The Aftermath of the Irish Civil War

    S2 EP30 – The Aftermath of the Irish Civil War
    Jun 1 2024
    In this episode we look at the aftermath of the Irish Civil War and how it's still influencing Irish politics to this day.

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    22 mins

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