The History of Ireland

By: Kevin Dolan
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  • Summary

  • The Irish Republic's foundation is one hell of a story, complete with spying secretaries, pig thieves, politicians, poets, school teachers and the world's biggest empire. In quick, bite-sized episodes, we're going to explore the causes, characters and aftermath of the Irish War of Independence.


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Episodes
  • S3 EP5 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 2

    S3 EP5 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 2
    Dec 17 2024
    In this episode we greet the arrival of Lugh as the Tuatha Dé prepare for battle. We also dive into what the characters of Lugh and Bres tell us about what the ancient Irish looked for in a leader.

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    20 mins
  • S3 EP4 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 1

    S3 EP4 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 1
    Dec 3 2024

    In this episode we look at life in Ireland under the rulership of Bres the Beautiful and learn who is father was, as well as explore what a story of Dian Cecht can tell us about ancient Irish writers.


    Cover image is an AI created image of Eriu staring out to sea. What do we think of something like this? I'm struggling to find good cover imagery for these stories so this feels a nice solution, but I'm also unsure and keen on to hear ye're thoughts.


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    19 mins
  • S3 EP3 – The Coming of the Tuatha Dé

    S3 EP3 – The Coming of the Tuatha Dé
    Nov 20 2024

    In this episode we dive into the First Battle of Moytura, telling the story of how the Tuatha Dé came to Ireland.


    If you'd like to dive into the originals, check out UCC's CELT resource.


    The image is one of the Cong Stone Circles in Mayo, which is said to be linked to the Battle of Moytura.


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    14 mins

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