Fatal Feuds
In the late 13th century a series of feuds ripped Medieval Ireland apart. They began when the de Burgh and FitzGerald families fought out a private war of epic proportions.
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This episode begins by introducing the most important character in the series – Richard Óg de Burgh, The Red Earl of Ulster and Lord of Connacht. Before the podcast ends Ireland is gripped by war, barbarism and uncertainty.
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In this episode Fitzthomas goes on the offensive attacking de Burgh in Connacht. Mayhem sweeps across Ireland in an event known as The Time of Disturbance. This show covers the following 20 years of frantic warfare in Ireland.
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This podcast on the greatest war in Medieval Irish history is packed full of fascinating characters and stories not to mention the longest siege in Irish history.
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The Fatal Feuds series has tracked the dramatic rise of the most powerful family in Medieval Irish history – the de Burgh Lords of the West and Earls of Ulster. In 1326 the family Patriarch, the Red Earl, died leaving the family facing an uncertain future.
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William ‘Liath’ lead the Norman forces against the might of the O’Connors and their king Felim. This battle fought beneath the walls of Athenry will decide the fate of a generation…
This episode also continues the story of the Bruce Invasion and Dublin’s earliest popular revolt.
Bonus Episode
In 1305 the Lord of Tethmoy Peter de Bermingham invited several leading members of the O’Connor-Faly family to Carrick castle for a feast. The guests included his godchild. What followed was one of the most notorious incidents in what was already a brutal age. Listen to the show for the full story.
Bonus Episode
In 1296, King Edward I of England invaded Scotland. During this campaign he removed the Stone of Destiny (a.k.a. The Stone of Scone) bringing it back to England. This stone which had been used for centuries during the inauguration ceremonies of medieval Scottish Kings, symbolised Scotland’s domination by her southern neighbour. That was until Christmas 1950…