Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Topics: History

Ireland No. 65▲9

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...

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Latest episodes

1. Haunted Ireland: Why the Supernatural Mattered to Our Ancestors [Listener Favourite]October 28, 2026 · 28 min
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6. The Golden Age of Irish SmugglingSeptember 9, 2026 · 29 min
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8. The Sinking of the LusitaniaAugust 19, 2026 · 63 min
9. Ireland’s Shipwrecks: History from the DepthsAugust 12, 2026 · 55 min
10. Broken Promises: Why Irish Independence Failed the Irish LanguageJuly 29, 2026 · 44 min

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