Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

March Books Special: WWII

24 Mar 2024

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In this World War Two-themed March Books Special, Patrick Geoghegan meets the nephew of Alan Turing to discuss the enigma traitors. We'll also hear ab...

The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day

17 Mar 2024

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Happy St Patrick's Day! In this episode, we chart the history of Taoisigh visiting the White House, how the tradition started and evolved, and why Ire...

The Oscars: The Trailblazers and Terrors

10 Mar 2024

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On this week's episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan traces the highs and lows of The Oscars, the underrated and underwhelming nominations of ...

Franklin D. Roosevelt

03 Mar 2024

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In this episode of Talking History, we're looking at FDR and the New Deal as we debate the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his attempts to tac...

The Beatles

25 Feb 2024

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On this episode of Talking History, to mark the anniversary of the birth of George Harrison, we're looking at the music, history and legacy of The Bea...

Building Stormont

18 Feb 2024

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the symbolism of Stormont and what we can learn about Northern Irish politics from s...

Daniel O'Connell

11 Feb 2024

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'The Liberator', former Lord Mayor of Dublin, and Kerryman Daniel O'Connell is the subject of this week's episode of Talking History. Joining Patrick ...

The Golden Age of the Roman Empire

04 Feb 2024

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan explores the life and times of Roman emperor Septimius Severus. He's joined by Dr David Woods, H...

The Bluestockings

28 Jan 2024

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In this episode, we're finding out about the Lithuanian-born solicitor who was the legal advisor to Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith and Constance Mar...

Gladstone and Ireland

21 Jan 2024

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On this episode of Talking History, we're looking at Gladstone and Ireland, and finding out how the Grand Old Man became a convert to Home Rule and tr...

The Abdication Crisis

14 Jan 2024

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This week on Talking History: Patrick explores the abdication of King Edward VIII with Adrian Phillips, author of 'The King Who Had to Go: Edward VIII...

January Books Special

07 Jan 2024

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In this episode of Talking History, we explore the history of Dublin in books - O'Connell Street, its statues, monuments and buildings, with Nicola Pi...

Mozart

31 Dec 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we explore the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and debate whether he was the greatest composer of all ti...

Christmas At The White House

24 Dec 2023

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In this Christmas episode of Talking History, we're visiting the White House to find out about Christmas traditions and tales there from the 19th cent...

Newgrange

17 Dec 2023

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In this episode of Talking History: the remarkable life of Mary-Jane O'Donovan Rossa and how she helped to secure the legacy of her Fenian husband; th...

Wolfe Tone

10 Dec 2023

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Patrick Geoghegan examines the life and death of Theobald Wolfe Tone - on the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion - and debates his remarkable leg...

December Books Special

03 Dec 2023

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In this episode of Talking History: the end of the Hundred Years War and the pivotal role played by the 17-year-old Joan of Arc, with Jonathan Sumptio...

Ireland and Imperialism

26 Nov 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we're debating Ireland and empire as we explore how being a colony shaped our history and our own involvement in i...

Napoleon

19 Nov 2023

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Was Napoleon a ruthless tyrant or the greatest Frenchman of all time? Patrick Geoghegan looks at his life, legacy and legend with Dr Sylvie Kleinman, ...

1700s Landscape Design

12 Nov 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan explores how revolutionary ideas were translated into landscape design in the 18th century, look...

The Exploration of Space

05 Nov 2023

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Coming up on this week's episode of Talking History: astronaut Tim Peake joins Patrick Geoghegan to explore the history of astronauts in space; we hea...

The Irish Origins of Halloween

29 Oct 2023

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On this episode of Talking History: Patrick Geoghegan hosts a special Halloween edition where we find out about how Dracula was created, the character...

Sarah Purser

22 Oct 2023

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Marking a new NGI exhibition on artist Sarah Purser, who played a pivotal role in the development of modern Irish art, Patrick Geoghegan explores her ...

The National Archives

15 Oct 2023

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On this episode of Talking History: host Patrick Geoghegan delves into the shelves of the National Archives with its director Orlaith McBride; follows...

Ireland's History with Slavery

08 Oct 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan looks at Ireland's connection to transatlantic slavery, and finds out how Irish enslavers profit...

October Books Special

01 Oct 2023

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In this episode, Patrick Geoghegan rounds up some of the most interesting recent history book releases - featuring:Queen of Codes : The Secret Life of...

The History of the GAA

24 Sep 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we're looking at a new multimedia exhibition, held at the National Museum of Ireland which delves into the history...

King David

17 Sep 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we're looking at the life, legend and legacy of King David and we'll be finding out how the boy who killed Goliath...

September Books Special

10 Sep 2023

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On this episode of Talking History: Hitler's first crisis and defeat in 1923; the role of the Templar in medieval history; and the fascinating 500-yea...

J.R.R. Tolkien

03 Sep 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the life, times and legacy of The Lord of The Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien to mark th...

August Books Special

27 Aug 2023

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On this episode of Talking History: how the Jazz Age affected Ireland; why Irish ringforts were built; and how St Paul's Churchyard in London became t...

Medieval Dublin

20 Aug 2023

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This week on Talking History, we're excavating the history of Medieval Dublin - finding out what life was like back then and what archaeological evide...

Kylemore Abbey

13 Aug 2023

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To mark the start of Heritage Week, Patrick Geoghegan meets some of those behind the 'powerhouse of reform' Kylemore Abbey in Co Galway: • Eithne O’...

Renaissance Cosmetics

06 Aug 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan discusses: New insights into plots and conspiracies against the life of Queen Elizabeth I with ...

The History of Belfast

30 Jul 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we'll be looking at the history of Belfast as a city and for its people who face declining unionism and a possible...

Bill Clinton & Liberalism

23 Jul 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we'll be looking at the challenges facing American Liberalism from the 1960s to the 1990s through the prism of the...

Spike Island

16 Jul 2023

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On this episode of Talking History: we explore Spike Island in Cork - a monastery, island fortress and convict prison, on the 85th anniversary of it b...

Marsh's Library

09 Jul 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we're finding out about the history of the first public library in Ireland, Marsh's Library in Dublin, from caged ...

July Books Special

02 Jul 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan speaks with authors of exciting new historical releases. Featuring: Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster, wri...

Bank of Ireland marks 240 years

25 Jun 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on 240 years of the Bank of Ireland, the milestones in its history, its governors, and ...

Irish Wakes: Our Historical Relationship with Death

18 Jun 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we're looking at the history of Irish wakes, and exploring Irish beliefs and practices about death over the centur...

The life and legacy of Katherine Mansfield

11 Jun 2023

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On this week’s Talking History, Patrick looks at the life and legacy of Katherine Mansfield, the New Zealand-born modernist writer, whose haunting a...

The 1798 Rebellion

04 Jun 2023

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In this episode of Talking History: this summer marks the 225th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1798 Rebellion, a massive uprising inspired by the ...

Ireland's Space Explorations

28 May 2023

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In this episode of Talking History: how Ireland became a founding member of the European Space Agency with space commentator Leo Enright; we'll explor...

The Last Viking

21 May 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we meet 'The Last Viking', legendary warrior King Harald Hardrada, with author Don Hollway; we explore the history...

The Untold Story of Joseph Bologne

14 May 2023

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On this episode of Talking History, we'll preview a new film on the life and career of 18th century classic composer and violinist Joseph Bologne, wit...

King Charles I

07 May 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan looks at the life, death and legacy of the first English monarch to bear the name Charles and...

The History of the City of Rome

30 Apr 2023

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Coming up on this episode of Talking History: we're exploring entertainment, culture, religion and society in Ancient Rome, with Dr Jonathan Coulston,...

Shakespeare's Macbeth

23 Apr 2023

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On this episode of Talking History: when did Shakespeare become known as The Bard, and why does Macbeth still exert such a powerful hold on audiences ...

Books Special: The History of Marriage

16 Apr 2023

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On this episode of Talking History, we discuss a number of new history titles, including 'Wedded Wife: A Feminist History of Marriage' by curator Rach...

Margaret Thatcher

09 Apr 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the life and legacy of British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Featuring: Clive...

Hitler

02 Apr 2023

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On this episode of Talking History, as part of our series on the history of totalitarian dictators, we're looking at the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler...

The Tudors

26 Mar 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we are looking at the history of The Tudors and finding out why the most notorious of all English dynasties contin...

March Books Special

19 Mar 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan looks at the story of St Patrick through the centuries and finds out about the iconography an...

The Oscars

12 Mar 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan and his panel are looking at the history of the most famous film awards in the world - the hi...

Stalin

05 Mar 2023

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This episode of Talking History looks at the life and legacy of Joseph Stalin. Dr Patrick Geoghegan speaks with Professor Geoffrey Roberts, Professor ...

February Books Special

26 Feb 2023

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On this week's episode of Talking History: Dr Patrick Geoghegan delves into a roundup of history books - the life of Julian of Norwich with Dr Claire ...

As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement

23 Feb 2023

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'As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & the Good Friday Agreement' is a new podcast that tells the story of the Good Friday Agreement as told by those who n...

Modern Ukraine

19 Feb 2023

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In this week's episode of Talking History, we're looking at the history and making of modern Ukraine, exploring questions of identity and the roots of...

The History of Hairdressing

12 Feb 2023

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In this episode, Dr Patrick Geoghegan explores the wondrous world of historical hairstyles with 'The Coiffured' exhibition curator and visual artist A...

St Brigid

05 Feb 2023

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To mark Ireland's new public holiday named after St Brigid, on this episode of Talking History we'll be exploring the life, legacy and legend of St Br...

WB Yeats

29 Jan 2023

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100 years ago, WB Yeats won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Dr Patrick Geoghegan looks at his life and legacy, his politics and his love of the occult...

The History of Clerys

22 Jan 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, we explore the Clerys archive and find out how the iconic building in Dublin has been restored. Joining host Dr Pa...

Eoin MacNeill: His Life and Legacy

15 Jan 2023

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On this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the life and legacy of Eoin MacNeill, the man best remembered for issuing the cou...

Irish Sporting Lives

08 Jan 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the careers of some of the most iconic and prolific sports players connected to I...

Ireland's 50-Year Membership of the EU

01 Jan 2023

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In this episode of Talking History, on the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining the EU (then European Communities), Dr Patrick Geoghegan is joined by D...

Christmas Special

25 Dec 2022

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In this Christmas episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan explores what a royal Christmas was like, how the British monarch's Christmas speech c...

The Armada

18 Dec 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan speaks to: Dr Colin Martin, co-author of 'Armada: The Spanish Enterprise and England's Delive...

Dublin Castle

11 Dec 2022

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan explores the history of Dublin Castle over the centuries, featuring a number of authors and e...

The History of The World Cup

04 Dec 2022

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On this week's Talking History: we chart the history of the World Cup; we discover Ireland's archives and hidden historical gems for #ExploreYourArchi...

The History of the Foundation of The Irish State

27 Nov 2022

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UCD will host a national conference to mark the 100th anniversary of the new Irish state coming into effect on the 6th December 1922. It will explore ...

The Life & Death of Lord Castlereagh

13 Nov 2022

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Joining Dr. Patrick Geoghegan to discuss the life and death of Lord Castlereagh is: - Prof. Thomas Bartlett, Emeritus Professor of Irish History at A...

Inside the Crime: The Charles Self Murder

08 Nov 2022

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The No. 1 podcast series hosted by Newstalk’s Court Correspondent, Frank Greaney returns for a second series. ‘Inside the Crime’ investigates ...

Mussolini and Fascist Italy

06 Nov 2022

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Joining Dr Patrick Geoghegan to discuss "Il Duce" Benito Mussolini and also the life of his daughter Edda Mussolini is Paul Corner, Emeritus Professor...

The Great Irish Famine

30 Oct 2022

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On this episode of Talking History: Dr Patrick Geoghegan meets Dr Emily Mark-FitzGerald, Associate Professor, School of Art History and Cultural Polic...

Agatha Christie: Her Life and Legacy, featuring Lucy Worsley

23 Oct 2022

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan celebrates the life and legacy of iconic author Agatha Christie alongside noted historian and...

Pioneering Dublin Women and The History of Mapping Ireland

16 Oct 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan interviews author and journalist Clodagh Finn about her new book, Her Keys To The City: Honou...

The GPO

09 Oct 2022

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In a special episode broadcast from the GPO in Dublin for the Dublin Festival of History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan marks World Post Day with a panel of ex...

The Irish Civil War: How It Impacted Kerry

02 Oct 2022

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Returning to the subject of our most popular podcast, Dr Patrick Geoghegan discusses the events and impact of the Irish Civil War with a new panel of ...

Oliver Cromwell: His Rise And Fall

25 Sep 2022

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In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan investigates the rise and fall of Oliver Cromwell with a panel of experts: Professor John Mor...

The Forgotten Radical Irish Theatre Entrepreneur, The Celts, and How Russia Views Its History

18 Sep 2022

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan speaks with historian Dr Elaine Sisson about the forgotten star of Dublin's theatre scene, Daisy...

9/11: A History

11 Sep 2022

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Marking the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Dr Patrick Geoghegan is joined by historians J Samuel Walker, author of 'The Day That Shook America - A Concise ...

Queen Elizabeth II Special

09 Sep 2022

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On this special episode of Talking History, our panel reflects on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, following the announcement of her death a...

Best of September Books

04 Sep 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan speaks to Flora Fraser, author of 'Pretty Young Rebel: The Life of Flora Macdonald' and John Kea...

The Four Courts Fire

28 Aug 2022

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Joining Patrick Geoghegan for this episode of Talking History to discuss the newly unveiled Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland and the history of the ...

Michael Collins: 100th Anniversary

21 Aug 2022

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Discussing Michael Collins on the 100th anniversary of his death, Patrick Geoghegan is joined by an esteemed panel: Dr Anne Dolan and Dr William Murph...

Best of August Books: The Assassination of Henry Wilson, and Maria Theresa: The Habsburg Empress

14 Aug 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the assassination of Henry Wilson with reporter Ronan McGreevy, and also charts the ...

The History of the CIA

07 Aug 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the 75th anniversary of the CIA and its achievements and failures. Also featured is ...

Peig Sayers: The Untold Story

31 Jul 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, Patrick and his guests reflect on the life and work of Kerry storyteller Peig Sayers and why we as a society may n...

Classical Music and Art: Bach, Schumann and Van Gogh

24 Jul 2022

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In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan finds out about the life, music and legacy of JS Bach; discusses the last thousand years of fema...

Irish Artefacts

17 Jul 2022

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On this week's episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan examines what Irish artefacts mean to us as a nation and what Ireland's most interesting ...

The Scariff Martyrs, Kerry's Famine Poor and Dublin 1910-1940

10 Jul 2022

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On this episode of Talking History: a focus on the local history of Clare, Dublin and Kerry - as Dr Patrick Geoghegan hears from "The Scariff Martyrs:...

Ireland's Middle Kingdom

03 Jul 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan explores Ireland's Middle Kingdom. We find out about the history of Rathgar and Churchtown and ...

JFK's Visit To Ireland

26 Jun 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, to mark the anniversary of JFK's visit to Ireland in June 1963, Patrick Geoghegan speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winni...

The Irish Civil War

19 Jun 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, we discuss the Irish Civil War on its 100th anniversary - joined by Diarmaid Ferriter, professor of Modern Irish H...

Anne Frank and World War Two

12 Jun 2022

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On this episode of Talking History, marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of the diary of Anne Frank, Dr Patrick Geoghegan explores her stor...

Queen Elizabeth II: 70 years on the throne

05 Jun 2022

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As Britain marks Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee this weekend, Dr Patrick Geoghegan is joined by an esteemed panel of experts to discuss the ups...

The Life and Legacy of Tutankhamun

29 May 2022

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As the exhibition ‘Tutankhamun: Excavating the Archive’ opens at the University of Oxford, in this episode Patrick Geoghegan discusses the impact ...

Best of May Books II

22 May 2022

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Patrick Geoghegan is joined by a host of esteemed guests to discuss the following books: 'For King & Country: The British Monarchy and The First World...

Best of May Books

15 May 2022

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Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for May 2022. Books covered on the show include: Periodicals and journalism ...