Ian McBride

Ian McBride is the Foster Professor of Irish History at Oxford, while Catriona Kennedy and Liam Chambers teach Modern History and serve as heads of history departments at their respective universities. They discuss the spark behind the 1798 Irish Rebellion, fueled by the United Irishmen's desire for liberty, and the complex sectarian tensions at play. Betrayal by British spies contributed to its suppression. The legacy shaped future Irish nationalism, while the tragic fate of figures like Wolfe Tone adds a personal touch to this tumultuous history.