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The Irish History Show

Cathal Brennan, John Dorney

Booking Overview

An expert-led history show focused on Irish history, with recurring external guests who are academics, historians, and authors discussing specialized research and new books. Credible pitches include historians, political scientists, and authors with substantial expertise in Irish politics, republicanism, independence, or related historical subjects; booking difficulty is likely low to medium because the show favors accessible subject-matter experts over high-profile celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 119

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.7k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

theirishhistoryshow@gmail.com

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Host

Cathal Brennan - Presenter and producer of The Irish History Show, focused on Irish historical subjects and expert-led discussions.

John Dorney - Presenter and producer of The Irish History Show, focused on Irish historical subjects and expert-led discussions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Academic historians, political scientists, and authors with demonstrated expertise in Irish history, politics, republicanism, or related subjects, typically supported by published research or a relevant book.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on Irish historical or political subjects, Academic appointments in history, politics, or related fields, Published historical research and articles

Recent Guest Discussions

Eoin O'Malley - The Political Rivalry Between Charlie Haughey And Garret Fitzgerald, Including Their Backgrounds, Political Careers, Leadership, Economic Policies, Northern Ireland, And Social Issues.

Gerard Shannon - The Life And Career Of Rory O’connor, The Anglo-irish Treaty, The Anti-treaty IRA, The Four Courts Occupation, And The Irish Civil War.

Recent Topics

History, Irish History, Irish Politics, Irish Republicanism, Irish Independence

Episodes

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119 The Fenians (Part Three)

October 03, 2026

On this episode of the Irish History Show we have part three of our series on the Fenians. By the late 1890s, the Irish Republican Brotherhood was led by an older, cautious Supreme Council that prioritised self-preservation over direct military action. They officially banned individual assassinations and spent much of this period maintaining a low-profile underground network to survive British intelligence surveillance. Realising that an armed rebellion was temporarily out of the question, ...

118 Charlie Haughey and Garret Fitzgerald

September 05, 2026

On this episode of the Irish History Show we were joined by Dr. Eoin O’Malley to discuss his new book, Charlie vs. Garret – The rivalry that shaped modern Ireland. In the 1980s, Irish politics was dominated by Charlie Haughey’s Fianna Fáil and Garret Fitzgerald’s Fine Gael. The 1980s in Ireland was a period of high unemployment, emmigration and deep structural problems within the economy, while the violence of the Troubles continued to destabilise the country. In this...

117 The Fenians (Part Two)

August 27, 2026

On this episode of the Irish History Show we returned to the subject of the Fenians. We traced the movement from the end of the 1867 Rebellion onwards. We covered such subjects as the Amnesty Campaign, the Catalpa rescue, the New Departure, splits in the American movement, the Land War and the growth of cultural nationalism in the 1880s and 1890s. We have recently started a Patreon page for The Irish Story website and The Irish History Show. Please follow the link and your support is greatl...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Irish History Show?

The Irish History Show is hosted by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney. Its publicly listed email is theirishhistoryshow@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Irish History Show?

The publicly listed email for The Irish History Show: theirishhistoryshow@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Irish History Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Irish History Show reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Irish History Show?

The Irish History Show typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic historians, political scientists, and authors with demonstrated expertise in Irish history, politics, republicanism, or related subjects, typically supported by published research or a relevant book. Common among recent guests: Published books on Irish historical or political subjects; Academic appointments in history, politics, or related fields; Published historical research and articles. Recent guests include Eoin O'Malley and Gerard Shannon.

How hard is it to get booked on The Irish History Show?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Irish History Show cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Irish History, Irish Politics, Irish Republicanism, and Irish Independence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

theirishhistoryshow@gmail.com

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