Podcast: The General Election of 1923
In August 1923 the Irish Free State had its first general election after the Irish Civil War. Cathal Brennan and John Dorney …
Treaties that Shaped the Course of Irish History
By John Dorney Today, December 6 2021, is 100 years since the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. The Treaty or …
‘An unnecessary number of graves?’ – The road to the Truce of July 1921
The triumphs and failures of diplomacy that led to the end of the Irish War of Independence. By John Dorney Reflecting on …
Podcast: The Jacobite Parliament of 1689, with Padraig Lenihan
Cathal Brennan and John Dorney speak to Padraig Lenihan about the ‘Patriot Parliament’ of 1689. First broadcast on the Irish History Show. …
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil: ‘Civil War’ Parties?
By Dr Mel Farrell Since the foundation of the Irish State in 1922 its politics have been dominated by two political behemoths. …
Podcast: The 1927 election, John Jinks and the Collapse of the Fifth Dail
Cathal Brennan and John Dorney discuss the (almost) pivotal Irish election of 1927 and its aftermath. Also listen on the Irish History …