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(1090-1101) The Great War of Ulster and Munster Part I

Posted in 11th century, Brian Boru, Eoganacht, Episodes, Gaelic Ireland, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, Podcast, Vikings on February 28, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

avatar2In 1090 Muirchertach O Briain, grandson of Brian Boru, faced the darkest moment of his rule as King of Munster. Defeated and vanquished by his rival the king of Ulster, Domnal McLochlainn, he faced two options; either accept his fate or try and claw his way back to power. Within a year he was at war begining an epic struggle. This podcast journeys through the final years of the 11th century as one of the worst plagues of the medieval period struck Ireland. Its not all bloodshed, misery and violence as this show also takes a look at what the medieval church thought of attitudes to sex in Gaelic Ireland.

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The Great War of Ulster and Munster

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(1072 -1090) The Return of the O Briains.

Posted in 11th century, Dublin, Dublin history, Episode 17, Gaelic Ireland, ireland, Irish history, Medieval history, Podcast on December 13, 2012 | 3 Comments »

In 1072 the aging King of Leinster Diarmait Mc Mael na mBó died. His death saw the descendents of Brian Boru try to follow in the footsetps of their famous ancestor and dominate Ireland but there was a queue of people waiting to stop them.  Although initially Ireland witnessed a certain amount of stability the rise of the O Briains sparked a ferocious struggle as several kings sought to dominate the island. In todays show we traverse Ireland in the late 11th century through a real life game of thrones, daring naval raids and unending brutality and war.

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The Return of the O Briains

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Special: The Assassination of John Ellis

Posted in 19th century, Episode 15, Episodes, famine, fenians, Irish history, John Ellis, Podcast, tagged , , , , , on September 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Episode 15 is a story of murder and injustice, set in 19th century Ireland. In a country struggling to recover from the famine tenants despised landlords and their agents who had treated them brutally during the famine. When an agent John Ellis was assassinated in north Tipperary in 1857 almost everyone in the area became a suspect. Find out what happened next…..

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The Assassination of John Ellis

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You can find pictures and footage from Loughmore where this podcast is based in this article http://irishhistorypodcast.ie/2011/10/11/william-and-daniel-cormack-from-execution-to-international-fame/.

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(1022-1072) The Man Who would be King

Posted in 11th century, Anglo Norman, Battle of Clontarf, Brian Boru, Christianity, Dal Cais, Dublin, Dublin history, Economy, Eoganacht, Episode 14, Gaelic Ireland, ireland, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, Medieval Monasticism, Norman Invasion, O Neills, Podcast, tagged , , , , , , , on July 30, 2012 | 3 Comments »

 Episode 14 see Gaelic Ireland struggle to deal with the crisis and chaos that followed the death of the high king Maelseachnaill Mac Domnaill. This podcast journeys through a highly uncertain world where war was frequent and life had little value as several kings battled to control the island. We will see many try and emulate the great high kings including the most famous Diarmait Mc Mael na mBó the king of Leinster. This show also includes a close look at the strange place that was Viking Dublin and the unknown history of the Gaelic Irish reaction to the norman invasion of England in 1066.

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(1022 – 1072) The man who would be king

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Special: The Nine Years War and the Great Dublin Explosion of 1597

Posted in 16th century, Podcast on May 9, 2012 | 1 Comment »

In 1597 Dublin was ripped apart by a massive explosion that killed over 1% of the city’s population. This podcast looks at the background to the incredible events of March 1597. Set to the backdrop of  The Nine Years War when tensions ran high in Dublin as the English Army used the city as a key logistical base, this episode looks at how Dubliners struggled to survive in a world of massacres and war. This podcast also includes the story of Dublins earliest recorded strike!

The 9 years war is an immensely important conflict in Irish History, far greater in scope than I could do justice in this podcast. If you want to read more check out this article on the ww.Irishstory.com  http://www.theirishstory.com/2011/04/13/the-maccarthys-and-the-nine-years-war-in-munster-1595-1603/#.T6ptJlJ1NNQ

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The Nine Years War and the Great Dublin Explosion of 1597

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Special: Dennis Doherty – A Life of Survival Against the Odds

Posted in 19th century, Australia, British Army, Economy, emigration, Episode 12, famine, ireland, Irish history, Podcast, transportation, tagged , , , , , , on April 2, 2012 | 6 Comments »

Episode 12. This episode looks at the fascinating story of Dennis Doherty. Born in Derry in 1814, Doherty would spend most of his life in Australian prisons or trying to break out of them. His story is remarkable – he was flogged 3,000 times and spent years in solitary confinement but yet he continually struggled for freedom.

This podcast journeys through the life of Dennis Doherty from a poverty stricken childhood in Ireland in the early 19th century to his time in the British Army and then his horrific life of incarceration in Australia.

You can read the article this podcast is based on here

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(1000 -1022) Brian Boru, The Battle of Clontarf and its aftermath

Posted in 10th century, 11th century, Annals, Archaeology, Battle of Clontarf, Brian Boru, Dal Cais, Dublin history, Episode 11, Gaelic Ireland, ireland, Medieval history, O Neills, Podcast, Vikings, tagged , , , , , , , , , on February 27, 2012 | 5 Comments »

Episode 11. Brian Boru is without doubt Ireland’s most well known medieval figure while a battle he fought in 1014, the Battle of Contarf, is Irelands most famous medieval conflict. In this podcast we look at the real story behind Brian and the Battle of Clontarf. How did he become high-king? Was he really the first man to unify Ireland? Why did Vikings from as far away as the Orkney Islands flock to Ireland and assemble on a field in Clontarf, North of Dublin to face down Brian Boru and his allies in 1014? What happened after Brian Boru died?

This podcast also tells the unknown but fascinating story of the wars he waged against the Northern kings between 1002-1011 in his conquest for power in a world of intrigue and betrayal…..

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(1000-1022) Brian Boru, the Battle of Clontarf and its Aftermath

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(980 -1000) The Pursuit of Power (Part III): A New Millenium and A New King.

Posted in 10th century, Annals, Archaeology, Brian Boru, Dal Cais, Dublin, early medieval, Episode 10, Gaelic Ireland, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, O Neills, Podcast on November 3, 2011 | 7 Comments »

Episode 10 sees the emergence of a titantic struggle between the two major players of the late 10th century – the O Neill High King, Maelseachnaill II and Brian Boru, the King of Munster. This war was without question one of  the greatest conflicts in early medieval Ireland.

In a story full of intriguing naval attacks, sieges and deceit the superpowers of 10th century Ireland, unleash their devastating military power on each other with fascinating consequences.  This episode also takes a look at daily life in Ireland  around 1000 CE recreating the sights and smells while looking at the strange diseases that could kill you if war didnt get you first!

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The Pursuit of Power (Part III) A New Millennium and A New King (980 – 1000)

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Special: Irelands first Witchburning

Posted in 14th century, Dublin history, Gaelic Ireland, Irish history, Podcast on August 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »

I’m currently writing an audiobook on the Black Death in Ireland. The audio will focus on one particular town – Kilkenny. In focusing on a specific area I hope to detail what the impact of the plague was on individual people something that is too often lost in statistics and the incomprehensible death rates.

Due for release in late Octber, the story of the plague is intrinsically linked to the history of the 14th century which is one of war, famine and the devastating impact of a changing climate.  This culminated with the outbreak of the Black Death in Ireland in 1348 making the combined events one the greatest crises in human history since the last Ice Age.  One event that was indicative of the increasing harshness of 14th century Ireland was the burning of Petronella di Midia for Witchcraft in Kilkenny in 1324. Listen to this podcast produced for Heritage week in 2010 to get a flavour of 14th century Ireland and what you can expect from the audiobook.

Dont forget Heritage week is on this week http://www.heritageweek.ie/

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Special: The story of Ireland’s Spanish Armada Shipwrecks

Posted in 16th century, Archaeology, ireland, Irish history, Podcast, Spanish Armada, Spanish History, tagged , , , on August 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Over the last week archaeologists have begun to excavate the remains of a shipwreck from the Spanish Armada. Lying off the coast of County Donegal, the timbers, musketballs and pottery found so far  reveal a tantalising glimpse of what else may lie on the sea bed. In this podcast, first released in 2010, you can hear how ships from the Spanish Armada came to lie off the coast of Ireland, what has been found on excavations to date and what else we can expect to turn up.

The Podcast was made in 2010 to celebrate National Heritage Week. This year National Heritage Week is coming up between the 20th and the 28th of August. There is loads of great events on over the 8 days . To find a full list of events check out http://www.heritageweek.ie/

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Special: The Story of Ireland’s Spanish Armada Shipwrecks (2010)

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I am currently working on a short audiobook on the Black Death in Ireland. Set to the backdrop of 14th century war, famine and the impacts of a changing climate the book will be several hours long and will be available for a small fee in October 2011. Stay tuned for more updates.

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(944 – 980) The Pursuit of Power (part II): The Rise of Brian Boru and the Dál Cais

Posted in 10th century, Annals, Archaeology, Brian Boru, Christianity, Civil war, Dal Cais, Dublin, Dublin history, early medieval, Economy, Episode 8, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, Podcast, Vikings, tagged , , , , , , , on June 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Episode 8 sees medieval Ireland stand of the edge of a precipice. A rootless struggle for control of the O Neill kingdom breaks out in the North,  while in Munster a new comer to the podcast – the Dal Cais challengthe King of Munster for power in the South. While Ireland is on the verge of chaos we look at these wars and how people struggled through a very tough period of not only war but famine, hard winters and an out break of leprosy and dysentery. By the end of the show Medieval Ireland will have changed and Brian Boru will have started his rise to power……

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The Rise of Brian Boru and the Dál Cais (944 – 980)

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(919-944) The Pursuit of Power (pt. 1) The Decline of the O’Neills

Posted in 10th century, Annals, Archaeology, early medieval, Gaelic Ireland, historical tours, ireland, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, O Neills, Podcast, Vikings, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 3, 2011 | 3 Comments »

Episode 6 is the start of a fascinating story, full of twists and turns. Over the next three shows we will see the O Neill kingdom who have dominated the first five shows see their power challenged by the Dal Cais (the family of Brian Boru). This will see many challengers rise and fall as these two families battle it out for supremacy in medieval Ireland.

The show begins with the rule of the O’Neill High King Donnchad Donn who came to power in 919. His life was intertwined with one of the greatest O’Neill warriors Muircherteach Mac Neill, eulogised on his death as “the hector of the west”. Find out how he earned that name and where Brian Boru’s family, the Dal Cais family originated.

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The Pursuit of Power (part 1)- The Decline of the O Neills

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(902-930) Changing Times: Ireland 902-930

Posted in 10th century, 9th Century, Archaeology, Bibliography, Dublin, early medieval, Economy, Eoganacht, episode 5, Gaelic Ireland, historiography, ireland, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, O Neills, Podcast, Vikings, tagged , , , , , , , on November 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Episode 5

Episode five  is an exciting journey through one of the most turbulent times in Medieval Ireland. The years 902- 930 see Ireland’s most powerful faction – The O Neill kingdom go to war with their traditional enemies – The Eoganacht. After three years of war only one survives creating a power vacuum, which the Vikings fill, starting yet another war! This show looks a series of major wars in Ireland and how they profoundly shaped Ireland and the people who lived through them. I hope you enjoy it – I appreciate feed back  to history@irishhistorypodcast.ie

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Changing Times Ireland 902 – 930

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(820-902) Gaelic Ireland; Raiding and Trading with the Vikings.

Posted in 9th Century, Dublin, Episode 4, Gaelic Ireland, ireland, Irish history, Medieval history, Podcast, Vikings on August 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Episode 4

The 820-40’s saw the Vikings step it up a gear as vast fleets attacked Ireland and establish bases called longphorts around the coast . However by the late 840’s Gaelic Ireland struck back and the Vikings changed their tactics by forming alliances with Gaelic kingdoms. This episode looks at the widespread war and confusion of 9th century Ireland and looks at what life was like in the first settlement at Dublin.

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Ireland and the Viking World

Posted in Abbasid Caliphate, Byzantine Empire, Economy, Gaelic Ireland, ireland, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, Podcast, Vikings on June 21, 2010 | 5 Comments »

Episode 3 is a whistle stop tour through  the Viking World visiting places from Baghdad to Newfoundland explaining how the Viking world impacted Ireland. This episode sees the first Africans arrive in Ireland in the 9th century and explains how a coin from Armenia was found amongst the remains of people massacred by the vikings in rural Ireland in the 10th century!!

To accompany today’s show there’s a bonus feature – an interview with someone crazy enough to sail a viking long ship from Denmark to Ireland. Check it out here

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Barbarians

Posted in 5th century, 6th century, 7th century, Christianity, Early Christian Ireland, early medieval, Economy, Episode 1, Episodes, Gaelic Ireland, Irish history, Medieval history, Podcast, tagged , , , , , , , on March 19, 2010 | 7 Comments »

Have you ever been puzzled by history? Did people really only live to 40? What was it like to go to a medieval dentist? Maybe you’ve been puzzled how people survived before email, phones, cars or even proper roads? Well if you have the Irish history podcast is for you! The series tracks Irish history and archaeology trying to understand what daily life was like for normal people whilst also tracking the big picture of war, politics and needless to say invasions.

The first episode looks at early medieval Ireland, a world called Barbarian by the Romans. What did Ireland look like to the first missionaries from Rome and see how the Gaelic Irish lived. It also examines how people dealt with low life expectancy and constant death.

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