The History of Ireland
Kevin Dolan
Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-surveyThe 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.Support the show through Patreon for bonus content and ad free listening!www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Sep 4, 2023 • 17min
S2 EP20 – The First Attempt At An Irish Constitution
In this episode we look at the creation of Irish Free State constitution which was brought into law on December 6th 1922. Here's the Radiolab episode on the Irish electoral system that I mention in the show:https://radiolab.org/podcast/tweak-vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2023 • 13min
S2 EP19 – Weaponising the Sacraments
In this episode we look at how the Catholic Church worked to bring about peace in 1922, choosing the Treaty and turning against the anti-Treaty Republicans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2023 • 17min
S2 EP18 – The Executions Begin
In this episode we look at the first series of executions carried out by the Free State in November 1922.The image used for this episode is of Erskine Childers and his wife Molly, on their yacht the Asgard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2023 • 14min
S2 EP17 – Roadside Murders
In this episode we tell the sad story of Tadhg Kennefick and try to make sense of the horrific violence of the Irish Civil war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2023 • 16min
S2 EP16 – The Special Powers Act
In this episode we look at what has been described as one of the most draconian pieces of legislation ever to be passed in a liberal democracy and see how the Special Powers Act was just one of the many ways that Ulster Unionists held on to power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2023 • 13min
S2 EP15 – How Collins Approached Northern Ireland
In this episode we look at the second failed Craig-Collins pact and try to untangle the complicated web that was Michael Collins's approach to the North in 1922. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2023 • 23min
Interview – Alexander Poots On The Writing Northern Ireland
From CS Lewis's bourgeois Protestant upbringing to Seamus Heaney's beautiful attempts at understanding his home, this episode I interview Alexander Poots author of The Strangers' House: Writing Northern Ireland and ask what Northern Irish writers can teach us about the history of the area. Sign up to Patreon for the full interview. You can read more about the book, here:https://www.twelvebooks.com/titles/alexander-poots/the-strangers-house/9781538701584/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2023 • 14min
S2 EP14 – The McMahon Murders
In this episode we look at the failed attempts to bring peace to Northern Ireland in 1922 and how this affected one poor family in particular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2023 • 16min
S2 EP13 – Drawing the Border
What's this? A new episode! Finally! Thanks so much for baring with me. Happy to say the show is back and raring to go. This episode takes a look at how the Northern Irish border was drawn and explains how we landed on the six counties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2022 • 16min
S2 EP12 – Young Lawlor & The Legalities of Conflict
In this episode we investigate how the anti-Treaty IRA were coping, as well as the Army Emergency Power Resolution and its ramifications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
