The History Show on KCLR

In this, the final episode of the current season KCLR's History Show, we hear the third and final part of our chat with Thomastown man Joe Doyle, as he concludes his series on the inscriptions on the tombstones at Thomple Teghàn, a historic, medieval graveyard in Grennan, Co Kilkenny. Also, radio documentary-maker Tom Hurley on his new book “The Last Voices of the Irish Revolution”, telling the st...

On this, the penultimate episode of Series Two of KCLR's History Show, part two of our chat with Mullinavat man John Dunphy, on the history and restoration of Deerpark Mill. John is a member of the famous Dunphy family, which has seen no less than five generations be at the helm of the mill throughout the years. John tells us more about the project, as well as the open day held there recently. Com...

On Episode 8 of the History Show, we hear about the history and restoration of Deerpark Mill in Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny from the man who carried out the restoration works, John Dunphy. John is a member of the famous Dunphy family, which has seen no less than five generations be at the helm of the mill throughout the years. Also on the show, Writer, Director and Theatre Producer Gillian Grattan, on...

In this edition of KCLR's History Show, the owner of Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours, Sharon Kavanagh, gives us an insight into some of the most historic and spooky tales from across the county. In the first of two parts, Sharon will be telling us about the lady in white who haunts Kilkenny Castle, and also about the priest who famously supposedly haunts Rothe House. Local Historian and Chairperson of...

On this episode of KCLR's History Show, we hear from Kilkenny-based filmmaker Kevin Hughes, who tells us more about his short film “Come Back”, which launches soon, and tells the story of the deaths of three men – each of whom died close to peace time at the end of the Irish Civil War. John also spoke to Historical Researcher & Editorial Assistant with the Dictionary Of Irish Biography Terry C...

In this episode of KCLR's History Show, John chatted to Associate Professor of History at Dublin City University’s School Of History And Geography & member of the National Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations, Dr. William Murphy, as he reflected on the Decade of Centenaries – the successes, the controversies, and the lessons learned. Also, Senior Archaeologist with Shanarc Archaeo...

On this episode of KCLR's History Show, history enthusiast and the nephew of the famous Fr Pat Delahunty of Callan, Noel Delahunty speaks about the Tithe War and the Carrickshock Affair of 1831. Author John Fitzgerald tells us about his new novel “Invaders”, which is set in mid-17th Century Cromwellian Ireland, and features Callan and Co Kilkenny in very prominent roles. And finally part two of ou...

In this episode of the History Show, John speaks to Pat Reid of the Heritage Council about a scoping project that he's undertaking to identify and map every mass path in Co. Kilkenny. Eoin Swithin Walsh is back for part two of his Kilkenny in 1923 retrospective, focusing mostly on the general election held in August of that year. Finally, Helen Kealy-Dunne, the owner-caretaker of Phil Barron's Hou...

On this edition of the History Show, retired Commandant at James Stephens Barracks Larry Scallan, recounted the guided tour of Kilkenny that he gave as part of Heritage Week 2023, telling the story of Kilkenny 100 years ago. Local historian Eoin Swithin Walsh gave an in-depth guide through the calendar year of 1923 – as the Irish Civil War came to its conclusion, what was happening nationally, and...

In this first episode of a new season of the History Show, John looks back on a successful Heritage Week 2023 in Kilkenny. He speaks to a number of guests who played various roles in the organisation of the week, including the Heritage Officer at Kilkenny County Council Regina Fitzpatrick, Oral Historian Tomás MacConmara who spoke about Kilkenny's Decade of Centenaries Oral History Project, and Ph...

On this final episode of The History Show, we hear once again from Eddie Cody from Inistioge, about the history, folklore and legends at Woodstock House and Gardens. Kilkenny Executive Librarian Declan MacAuley speaks about the Coolbawn ambush, and how the heritage office commemorated the event last year. And finally, we listen back to some of the more memorable moments from the past ten episodes,...

 On this edition of the History Show, John speaks to Inistioge native Eddie Cody about the history of Woodstock House and Gardens. Our resident Historian Eoin Swithin Walsh provides us with the context leading up to the burning of Woodstock in July 1922. We hear more about Lady Louisa Tighe, her passing, and the gifting of Woodstock to Coillte, and, we take a brief listen back to 'The Burning of W...

On this week's episode of The History Show, John speaks to Kilkenny-based Writer and Director Gillian Grattan, about the upcoming radio drama 'The Burning of Woodstock' on KCLR. Joseph O' Neill speaks about his uncle John Moran who was accidentally killed at Kilkenny Military Barracks. And fashion writer Ruth Griffin outlines the fashion brands to be seen on Kilkenny's High Street in 1922.

On this episode of 'The History Show', we visit the village of Windgap, on the centenary of its grotto, as we learn more about the many historical elements to the area. Fashion Historian, Blogger and Writer Ruth Griffin, gives us an insight into the fashion trends and clothing in Kilkenny. Historian Eoin Swithin Walsh gives us an overview as to how women participated both in front of, and behind t...

Kilkenny-based visual artist Carrie Lynam tells us about how she and others in her community are remembering the women that were involved with Cumann na mBan. Ann Tierney, the President of Kilkenny Archaeological Society, is back to tell us more about the Kilkenny women who marched against conscription in 1918.Retired commandant Larry Scallan tells us about some more treasures from the Kilkenny mi...

On this week's edition of the History Show, Ann Tierney, the President of Kilkenny Archaeological Society, profiles three women with Kilkenny links that played pivotal roles throughout the decade. Kilkenny theatre artist Ita Morrissey on her community theatre production “The Untold Tales of Freedom”, highlighting the role of women at the time. John outlines some facts, firsts and inventions from a...

Researcher of Kilkenny military heritage and former Commendent at James Stephens Barracks, Larry Scallan, appears again on this week's show; this week he’s bringing us on a tour of the museum at the Kilkenny facility and Historian Eoin Swithin Walsh gives us his third and final piece of the 1922 timeline in Kilkenny, as the Civil War gets underway.

In this episode of the History Show, researcher of Kilkenny Military Heritage and former commandment at James Stephens Barracks, Larry Scallan, takes us on a tour of the military prison at the facility, and the very spot in which it is believed that John Murphy and John Phelan were executed. Also on the programme, filmmaker Kevin Hughes speaks about his upcoming picture ‘Dear Mother’, which depict...

In this episode of The History Show, we unearth some lesser-known and untold stories from Kilkenny 100 years ago. Historian and author Orla Murphy tells us about the interment of Kilkenny Men in Ballykinlar, following the publication of her brochure and article on the event over the past few months. Executive Librarian with Kilkenny County Council Declan MacAuley explains the work of Kilkenny Libr...

In this introductory episode of The History Show, we explore the contextualisation of Kilkenny, Ireland, and the world in 1922.  Sinead McCoole, Curator of Mná 100, an online resource that’s part of the National Commemorations Unit speaks about the national and international context in 1922. Historian Eoin Swithin Walsh tells us about the state of affairs in Kilkenny in 1922. Ryland House’s Ann Ne...