The History of Ireland

In this episode we look at the election of 1922, which despite Sinn Fein's best efforts set a positive democratic tone for Irish politics for years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After chatting to a whole heap of listeners I've decided to bite the bullet and start a Patreon page . Though I'm dubious of podcasts constantly bugging listeners asking for money this will hopefully be a way to reward my most dedicated listeners while funding bigger and better things for the podcast. It'll be our own secret organisation — like the IRB but a little less violent. The first piece of...

In this episode we look at the anti-Treaty IRA and ask whether Éamon de Valera could have done more to stop the Irish Civil War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at how the Treaty split Cumann na mBan and the implications this had for Irish women's movement in the new Irish Free State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The start of a new season! We continue our story and see how we moved slowly from the end of The War of Independence into the Irish Civil War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the Dail finally takes a vote on the Treaty. We look at the speeches that came before and after the vote, and how they set the scene for a nationwide split. Keen eared listeners may hear some discrepancies in audio, please bear with me as I set up my new studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the Romantic Moralists versus the National Pragmatists and explore the reason why those against the treaty, were so very against it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we see how the Second Dail reacted to the Anglo-Irish Debates, covering the first half of the Treaty Debates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the immediate aftermath of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, specifically looking at how Eamon De Valera responded to what he saw as a monumental betrayal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our episode on the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty we look at the very last moments of the treaty negotiation and break down what the Irish delegates were actually being asked to sign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode get comfortable as the fly on the wall for the last of the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations. Ready yourself for a long day of Welsh Wizardry, fierce debate, and difficult decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we race back to Dublin for what turned out to be the last Dail Cabinet meeting before the signing of the treaty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we see how the pieces started slowly falling into place for the final treaty. We also look at one of the most controversial meetings of Arthur Griffith's career and ask whether or not he was duped by the Welsh Wizard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we explore the internal conflict on both the Irish and British sides of the negotiation table. Check out Gretchen Frieman's amazing book The Treaty for more information on the talks. Image is of Michael Collins leaving 10 Downing Street during the talks from Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be warned, this is a whopper of an episode. Today we get deep into the nitty gritty of the first two weeks of the treaty negotiations. Photo is of Lloyd George and Lord Birkenhead coming out of 10 Downing Street during the treaty negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we introduce the British delegation and kick off the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Of all the figures of the Irish War of Independence none has been mythologised as much as Michael Collins. Today, we examine why... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue our examination of the plenipotentiaries, who they were and why Dev chose them. Image: George Gavan Duffy, Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we introduce the men that would be sent over to London to negotiate with the British, and ask the question why did Éamon de Valera not take part in the Anglo-Irish Treaty Negotiations. Cover photo: George Gavan Duffy, Erskine Childers, Robert Barton and Arthur Griffith in a group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our look at the political negotiations that went on between Dev and Lloyd George in the build up to the treaty negotiations. Stress Dreams by Four in the Morning (if anyone is interested) https://orcd.co/3vlq6rn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we ask what did the men of the IRA and their leaders got up to during the Truce period? The answer starts to shed light on the division within the movement and help us lay down the foundations for one of the saddest parts of Irish history. Image is of Richard Mulcahy. UCD Digital Library, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Hos...

In this episode we follow Eamon De Valera as he steps into 10 Downing Street to negotiate with David Lloyd George, as the two men try to figure out what it is the other wants and how best to build on the Truce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exactly one hundred years ago today, at 12 o'clock in the afternoon a truce between British forces and the Irish Republican Army came into effect. This truce effectively ended the Irish War of Independence, though know one knew that for sure at the time. In this episode we look at how the truce talks began and how the Irish population reacted to the prospect of a summer free of violence. Hosted on...

In this episode we ask whether the only military operation discussed and approved by the Dail was a propaganda masterstroke or a military blunder... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at everything going on in March, April and May of 1921. These last months were the bloodiest of the war and both sides were starting to struggle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.