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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Dec 9, 2022 • 15min
S2 EP11 – The Man Who Wasn't Collins
In this episode we take a look at WT Cosgrave – the conservative witty Dubliner who replaced Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins to become the leader of the fledgling state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2022 • 17min
S2 EP10 – The Funeral of Michael Collins
In this episode we examine the ramifications of Michael Collins death — his funeral the reprisals that followed, and who would take his place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2022 • 28min
S2 EP09 – Béal na Bláth
In this episode we explore one of the most tragic (and hotly debated) moments of the Irish Civil War, the death of Michael Collins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2022 • 16min
S2 EP08 – The Limerick Line, Rochestown & Griffith's Last Days
A jam packed episode as we explore what was going on in and around the first week of August 1922. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2022 • 16min
Interview – The Lives of Liam Lynch & Rory O'Conner with Gerard Shannon
Loved this chat with Gerard Shannon, a fascinating historian currently writing a book on Liam Lynch. Over the course of the interview we get deep into the minds of the two leading figures of the anti-Treaty IRA. As ever the full hour long interview is available to Patreon subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2022 • 21min
S2 EP07 – The Battle of Dublin
After the Four Courts was blown to smithereens fighting continued for several days in and around Dublin. In this episode we imagine what it must have been like for those hold up in the hotels, shops and homes transformed into military bases — and what it must have been like for those attacking them.The image shows the Gresham Hotel in flames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2022 • 24min
S2 EP06 – The Bombing of the Four Courts
In this episode we look at the event traditionally viewed as the start of the Irish Civil War. These first unsteady and unwilling steps into civil war paved the way for the brutality that would soon follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2022 • 20min
Interview – The Diaries of Michael Collins with Anne Dolan & Will Murphy
Today on the centenary of the death of Michael Collins I'm sharing excerpts from an interview with Anne Dolan and Will Murphy authors of Michael Collins: The Man & The Revolution and Days in the Life, Reading the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922. Reading the Michael Collins Diaries just came out last week and it was fascinating to unpack what Anne and Will learned while putting the new book together. Subscribe to Patreon to listen to the full episode. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2022 • 19min
S2 EP05 – The Assassination of Sir Henry Wilson
The death of Sir Henry Wilson is a complicated affair that gives us a fascinating insight into the intersectional nature of the Ireland at the time. Whether figuring out who ordered the hit or examining those involved — nothing is simple or straightforward.The photo is of Reginald Dunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2022 • 19min
S2 EP04 – Packs & Politics
In this episode we look at the election of 1922, which despite Sinn Fein's best efforts set a positive democratic tone for Irish politics for years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
