Episodes: 483
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 5.6k followers
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Fin Dwyer - Irish historian, writer, and podcast creator focused on accessible, deeply researched narratives about Ireland’s history.
Frank Hopkins - The Treatment Of Children In 18th- And 19th-century Ireland, Child Labor, Poverty, Criminal Justice, And The 1875 Ban On Child Chimney Sweeps.
Brian Hanley - The 1969–70 Split In The Irish Republican Movement, The Emergence Of The Provisional IRA, And The Origins And Uses Of Conspiracy Theories.
James Doherty - The Growth Of Smuggling In 18th-century Ireland, The People And Communities Involved, And Its Economic Importance.
Shannon Forde - The Sinking Of The Lusitania, Its Final Voyage, The Ship’s Disputed Cargo, And The Experiences Of Those Affected By The Disaster.
Lest We Forget: The Poppy & Remembrance Day in Ireland
October 14, 2026
Every November, the Royal British Legion organises remembrance ceremonies and millions of people wear red poppies. Often portrayed as a way to remember the dead of the World Wars, these commemorations have a far more complicated history in Ireland and Britain. They have been contested since their inception.In the 1920s, remembrance ceremonies in Dublin became a focus for unionist demonstrations after independence, provoking considerable unrest. During the Troubles, commemorations honouring th...
The Mystery of the Missing Postman: Silence in an Irish Village
October 07, 2026
On Christmas Day 1929, postman Larry Griffin disappeared from Stradbally, Co. Waterford. His bicycle was found abandoned outside the village. While evidence suggested his disappearance was suspicious, the case became an enduring mystery. In this episode, I’m joined by Fachtna Ó Drisceoil, author of The Missing Postman: What Really Happened to Larry Griffin?, to explore a case that became a national scandal. From an illicit Christmas party to a troubled Garda investigation, dramatic arrests an...
Hard lives: A History of Irish Childhood
September 23, 2026
Childhood in the past was hard, but how children were treated and what their lives were truly like is often left out of Irish history.In this episode historian Frank Hopkins joins me to look at the darkest corners of childhood in 18th and 19th century Ireland: the boys sold to master chimney sweeps, the trade in stolen children's clothes and the poverty that could lead to infanticde. We explore how children were viewed Irish society, why people sold and bought children, how the courts tr...
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Irish History Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historians, authors, academics, museum leaders, heritage specialists, and researchers with a clear connection to Irish history and a demonstrated area of expertise. Common among recent guests: Published history books or significant historical research; Academic or professional expertise in Irish history; Leadership or specialist work in museums, heritage organizations, or local-history projects. Recent guests include Frank Hopkins, Brian Hanley, and James Doherty.
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