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< Back Fatal Feuds IV – The Fall of the Red Earl In August 1316 the de Burgh family faced the biggest battle in their long history approaches. The family have paid an huge ransom to free their best battle commander William ‘Liath’ de Burgh but will it pay off? William ‘Liath’ lead the Norman forces against the might of the O’Connors and their king Felim. This battle fought beneath the walls of Athenry will decide the fate of a generation… This episode also continues the story of the Bruce Invasion and Dublin’s earliest popular revolt. “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Previous Next Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon

< Back Dunmore Cave & Viking Massacres: A History from the Underworld This history of Dunmore cave is mysterious and gripping. Around the year 930 the Vikings massacred large numbers of people in a battle fought around the cave. By the 18th century some of the earliest explorers found large numbers of human remains scattered across this extensive tunnel system. While this may be evidence of a brutal Viking massacre, recent archaeological excavations and analysis have suggested the full story may be more complex. In this episode myself and the archaeologist Neil Jackman joined guide John McInerney to venture into Dunmore Cave and record a show in this fascinating location looking at its dark and gripping history. Neil Jackman is the host of Amplifiy Archaeology a podcast on Irish Archaeology. I can’t recommend this show enough. https://www.abartaheritage.ie/amplify-archaeology-podcast/ John McInerney is the head guide at Dunmore Cave. You can find out more about Dunmore Cave at https://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/dunmorecave/ “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Previous Next Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon

< Back This episode looks at the widespread war and confusion of 9th century Ireland and looks at what life was like in the first settlement at Dublin. (820-902) Gaelic Ireland: Raiding and Trading with the Vikings “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! Subscribe Subscribe to Patreon Previous Next

Don’t Miss The Podcast Series ‘Irish History’ < Back October 1st 2018 see the podcast series ‘Irish History’. This weekly podcast will be looking at the most intriguing stories from our past – assassinations, scandals, wars & rebellions – on the week they took place. “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon Previous Next

[Ep 2/3] Ireland's Last Aristocrat - The Life of Olive Packenham Mahon < Back After being raised in splendour with servants taking care of her every need ( see part I ), this episode follows Olive Packenham Mahon through the Irish revolutionary era. After the outbreak of World War I everything changed. The Packenham Mahons and other aristocrats found themselves on the wrong side of history as revolution swept through Ireland. Olive recorded her experiences in an unpublished diary and letters which provide the basis for this episode. While these recount an unusual perspective on the Irish revolution, they also reveal a love affair that scandalised her family! There is also bonus episode with exclusive content for supporters here. Artwork - Keith Hynes Sound - Kate Dunlea Narrations - Aidan Crowe and Therese Murray “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon Previous Next

< Back The Hard Road from War to Peace (The Irish Civil War Part 4) Listen to the episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hard-road-from-4-85363308 *The Irish Civil War Series is exclusively available for supporters of the show* It’s often said it’s easier to start wars than end them. This was certainly true of Irish society in the early 1920s. In May 1923, the conflict ended when the IRA chief of staff ordered volunteers to dump arms. However establishing a lasting peace was an extremely difficult process. World War I, the War of Independence and then the Civil War had seen violence normalised in Irish society. The civil war in particular left extremely bitter divisions. Many could scarcely remember life before 1914, the last time island had truly known peace. In this podcast I am joined by Dr Brian Hanley to explore the turbulent aftermath of the Irish Civil War. The war may have ended but violence did not end... Previous Next Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy

< Back Several theories have been forwarded to explain the brutal murder that came to light in a bog at Oldcroghan in 2003. Through meticulous research, the former Keeper of Antiquities in the National Museum of Ireland Eamon Kelly has developed the most convincing explanation. In this episode he reveals who exactly the victim was and why he died. Sound by Jason Looney Artwork by Keith Hynes Support the show - www.patreon.com/irishpodcast The Road to Oldcroghan - Sacrifice “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon Previous Next

< Back The Origin Story of 'A Lethal Legacy' Every book has an origin story. My new book ‘A Lethal Legacy – A History of Ireland in 18 Murders’ is no different. While the book goes on sale today, the origin story goes back to 2015 when I found a trove of old letters belonging to a grandmother I never knew. Tune in to find out more. Previous Next Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! Subscribe to Patreon SUBSCRIBE

< Back Believe it or not, it was a crime to sell contraception in Ireland between 1935 and 1979. The Irish government also banned all literature on family planning for decades as well. This had a profound impact on life in Ireland. Couples couldn't plan families or engage in recreational sex without fear of pregnancy. This devastated relationships and left many people with a very limited understanding of sex and pregnancy. In this podcast I interview Dr Laura Kelly from the University of Srathcylde. Laura is a leading expert in this area and she explains the background to contraception in Ireland, why it was banned and the devastating consequences of the ban. Contraception In Ireland “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon Previous Next

Chapter 1: The Bishop & The Witch < Back “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Previous Next Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon

Friend or Foe: The Impact of The Potato on Irish History Back The potato is synonymous with the biggest disaster in Irish history – the Great Famine of the 1840s. However this is only part of the story of the potato in Irish history. The arrival of the potato in Ireland transformed the island and resulted in changes in how people lived their lives. In the podcast I examine the good, the bad and the ugly of the potato's fascinating and chequered relationship with Ireland. Support the show on patreon.com/irishpodcast “From the creator of the Irish History Podcast comes the story of Modern Ireland and its people written in death” ​ ​ Hardback Audio Ebook The Irish Times Top 5 Bestseller Order Your Copy Get access to bonus episode's, get access to upcoming series, get a back catalogue of hours of exclusive content and much much more! SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Patreon Previous Next

Twelve Podcasts of Christmas Day 1: A Very Irish Murder in Cincinnati Listen Day 2: Ireland’s Nazi Commando Listen Day 3: The Maamtrasna Murders Listen Day 4: The Mulranny Police Conspiracy Listen Day 5: Letters from Dakota Listen Day 6: The Burning of Bridget Cleary Listen Day 7: The Scandalous Life of Lola Montez Listen Day 8: Hubert Butler – Ireland’s Forgotten World War II Hero Listen Day 9: Was Ireland Overpopulated in 1845? Listen Day 10: Jack the Ripper’s Irish Connections Listen Day 11: Was the Great Famine a Genocide? Listen Day 12: The Longroad to Stalingrad & the Origins of The Spanish Civil War Listen Back to Podcast List