Get the app
Niamh Gallagher
University Lecturer in Modern British and Irish History at the University of Cambridge, offering insights into the social and political context of the famine.
Best podcasts with Niamh Gallagher
Ranked by the Snipd community
Apr 4, 2019
• 57min
The Great Irish Famine
chevron_right
Joining the discussion are Cormac O'Grada, an expert on economic factors related to the famine, Niamh Gallagher, who delves into the social and political context, and Enda Delaney, a history professor analyzing its historical significance. They explore the catastrophic effects of the potato blight in the 1840s, systemic governmental failures, and changing societal attitudes towards aid. The podcast also highlights the mass exodus of Irish individuals seeking better lives and the cultural and political repercussions that reshaped Irish identity.
The AI-powered Podcast Player
Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
Get the app