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Eunan O’Halpin on the Dead of the Irish Revolution

We interview Professor Eunan O’Halpin on the project, ‘The Dead of the Irish Revolution’ – which seeks to determine, for the first time, how many people were killed in the Irish revolution of 1916-1923. The Dead ...

Feb, 10

Near FM History Show II – The History of Dublin Corporation

Second episode of The History Show on Near90 FM. The History Show is presented by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney and in this episode they are joined by Ciaran Wallace and Rhona McCord. This episode ...

Jan, 27

Southern Troubles – An interview with Brian Hanley

John Dorney caught up with historian Brian Hanley recently at the National Library of Ireland to discuss his latest research project – the impact of the Northern Ireland conflict on the Republic of Ireland.   ...

Jan, 21

Irish Civil War on New History Radio Show on Near 90FM

This the first of a new series on Near90 FM. The History Show is presented by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney and this week’s programme focuses on the Irish Civil War. John is also joined ...

Jan, 06

Audio documentary: Wellington Barracks in the Irish Civil War

An audio documentary on a corner of the Irish Civil War, around Wellington Barracks, South Circular Road, Dublin in 1922. Readers of The Irish Story may already have seen our article on Wellington Barracks,  ‘A ...

Nov, 13

The battle for Cork City, August 1922 – Interview with John Borgonovo

We interview historian John Borgonovo about his new book on the civil war in Cork. Questions by John Dorney. Click on the links below to listen to the interview.   John Borgonovo on the civil ...

Sep, 04

Padraig Lenihan on the Battle of Aughrim

    Historian Padraig Lenihan talks about the battle of Aughrim, fought on the 12th of July 1691, the bloodiest battle in Irish history. Click on the links below to listen to the interview.   Padraig ...

Jul, 02

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