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Irish History Podcast

Irish History Podcast

De: Fin Dwyer
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all.


Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders!


Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970.

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  • Liberty or Death: The South Falls to the Rebels

    Liberty or Death: The South Falls to the Rebels
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode, the 1798 Rebellion moved into a new and deadly phase as the south of Ireland erupted in revolt. Rebel forces swept through the countryside in Co Wexford as loyalist strongholds fell. As the violence escalated carefully laid plans quickly unravelled, and the first major battles left irish society reeling.


    This podcast explores how ordinary people found themselves caught up in events beyond their control, as the hopes of an Irish republic collided with the brutal reality of rebellion. From the streets of Dublin to the fields of Wexford, this episode traced how the southeast fell to the rebels in events that would transform Irish history.


    Written, Produced and narrated by Fin Dwyer

    Additional Research: Styewart Reddin

    Voice Actors:Aidan Crowe and Therese Murray.

    Sound by Kate Dunlea


    Support the show Patreon.com/irishpodcast

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  • Broken Silence: The Murder of Mary Doherty

    Broken Silence: The Murder of Mary Doherty
    Nov 5 2025

    In March 1844, the quiet community of Culdaff in north Donegal was rocked by the brutal murder of fourteen-year-old servant Mary Doherty. As the Great Hunger loomed on the horizon, Mary’s tragic death was soon overshadowed by famine and emigration, her story fading into fragments of local folklore. However, in recent years, historian Angela Byrne has brought renewed attention to Mary’s forgotten life and this dark chapter in our history.


    In this episode, Angela Byrne joins Fin Dwyer to discuss the history behind Mary’s murder, as detailed in her new book Finding Mary. Angela vividly reconstructs the community Mary grew up in, the background to her murder, and the reasons she was killed. The episode also explores the world of rural Donegal on the eve of the tragedy and asks why Mary Doherty’s story remained untold for generations.


    You can get Angela’s book, Finding Mary, at https://www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2025/finding-mary.


    Sound by Kate Dunlea.

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  • The Rebellion Begins: Plots, Spies, and Informers

    The Rebellion Begins: Plots, Spies, and Informers
    Oct 29 2025

    In the early days of 1798, Dublin teetered on the edge of revolution. A shadow war raged between the United Irishmen and the British authorities, with the city’s fate hanging in the balance.


    This episode delves into the world of Edward Cooke, the spymaster at Dublin Castle, as he races to dismantle the revolutionary movement through a web of informers and secret agents. Meanwhile, leading rebels like Lord Edward Fitzgerald struggle to stay one step ahead, risking everything to keep the cause alive.


    As martial law is declared and terror sweeps across Ireland, the final days before the rebellion erupt into chaos, violence, and desperate gambles on both sides. Step into the heart of a city in crisis, where every shadow hides a secret and the first sparks of revolution are about to ignite.


    This is Episode 6 in my series on the 1798 Rebellion. The next installment, Part 7, will be available early and ad-free for show supporters next Monday week.Become a supporter today and get exclusive early and ad-free access at:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IrishpodcastSupercast: https://irishhistory.supercast.com/


    Written, narrated and produced by Fin Dwyer

    Sound: Kate Dunlea

    Additional Research: Stewart Reddin

    Voice Actors: Aidan Crowe & Therese Murray

    Contact me with your questions at info(at)Irishhistorypodcast(dot)ie.

    A list of sources for the 1798 Rebellion is available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354 (the post is not paywalled)

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Dr. Dwyer extensively researches his subjects and presents the contents in a fascinating and engaging manner! Highly recommend to anyone interested in history or human condition.

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For years Fin's podcast has been a flashlight into the forgotten corners of Ireland's history. I'm so happy it's now available on Audible. Níl an stair taobh thiar dúinn, piaraí sí isteach inár súile.

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