The Irish History Boys

In this episode of The Irish History Boys, Cormac and Tim uncover a lesser-known chapter of Ireland’s partition: the forced displacement and discrimination faced by Protestants and Loyalists in the South . While history often focuses on the oppression of Catholics in the North, this episode asks a provocative question — were Southern Protestants also victims of violence, boycotts, and cultural era...

In this episode of The Irish History Boys , Cormac and Tim explore the deep history and controversy behind the 12th of July , Orange Order parades , and the ongoing battle over flags and identity in Northern Ireland . From sectarian tensions to cultural traditions, they unpack how these issues still shape Irish life today. They also answer your questions on two major historical moments: the influe...

In this revealing episode of The Irish History Boys , Tim and Cormac revisit the ever-controversial Boundary Commission, explore the fall of the Sunday football ban in 1970s Northern Ireland, and uncover the forgotten famine that struck the West of Ireland in 1925. 🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn 📧Mailing list - https://shorturl.at/BX6fu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this gripping episode of The Irish History Boys , Cormac and Tim take a hard look at two of the most defining events in Ireland’s recent past: the wrongful conviction of the Birmingham Six and the deadly injustice of Bloody Sunday . They explore how the British state failed, how public trust was broken, and how the pursuit of truth continues decades later. They also discuss Derry City FC’s ambi...

In this episode Cormac and Tim discuss Northern Ireland's failed constitutional convention in 1975, producing an anti-power sharing, unionist majority. They also explore the time football legend George Best was taken to court for breaking a promise to marry (yes, really), and reflect on the highs and headlines of Ireland’s 2016 centenary year. 🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn 📧Mail...

In this episode, the boys dive into the complex and often painful history of integration in Northern Ireland, exploring the 1925 Education Act and its failed impact. They also discuss the assassination of JFK and how without this pivotal moment in history, Cormac would not be with us today. 🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn 📧Mailing list - https://shorturl.at/BX6fu Hosted on Acast....

In this episode, the boy are exploring Ireland's complex history of neutrality. The WWII decision is tackled in response to a audience question, highlighting its "pro-ally" nature despite limited military capacity and post-war criticism from Churchill. Hear about De Valera's controversial condolences on the death of Hitler and a prophetic 1925 call for Ireland to maintain neutr...

In this episode, Cormac and Tim dive into the turbulent years before Irish independence — asking whether Home Rule could have prevented decades of violence. They explore the origins of the Home Rule movement, the rise of Edward Carson and the Ulster Covenant, and why unionists in Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan ultimately felt abandoned. The episode also touches on the historic Queen of Denmark's 197...

In this episode, Cormac and Tim trace the political roots of the GAA, focusing on how the association maintained its all-Ireland identity — even as the Ulster counties faced unique challenges under a hostile Northern government. The conversation moves to Northern Ireland’s economic reality in 1975, when a struggling British Labour government left the region underfunded and overlooked — an issue th...

In this episode Cormac and Tim explore Article 5 of the Anglo-Irish Treaty regarding the Free State's debt to Britain. They elaborate on how waving this £150m liability was linked to abandoning Northern nationalists after the failed Boundary Commission. Plus, they discuss Irish Catholic bishops' views on sexuality and marriage in 1975. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, once again drawing inspiration from Irish News articles from 1925 and 1975, explores debates on Irish national symbols and identity. Topics include the 1925 flag (tricolour vs harp) and anthem (Soldier's Song / Amhrán na bhFiann) controversies. They discuss how accents, sport, and symbols reflect identity and division under partition in Ireland and they recall some contrasting views...

In this episode of the Irish History Boys, Tim McGarry and Cormac Moore dive into the complex issue of Ireland's border, particularly in its territorial waters, with a splash. They explore a 1975 court case involving fishermen and the long-standing dispute over jurisdiction around areas like Lough Foyle, stemming from the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the Government of Ireland Act. The conversation also...

One hundred years ago, the fate of Northern Ireland hung in the balance as the Boundary Commission convened. Nationalists hoped for significant territorial transfers, while unionists, despite a public boycott, had a man on the inside. Witness interviews, absurd questions about American grain, and leaked reports led to disappointment for the Free State. Turns out, the border was more stubborn than...

From England's '75 Belfast dilemma and the IFA/FAI split over biased selections to a rogue all-Ireland team facing Brazil, this episode tackles football's thorny Irish history. We also cock a snook at cross-border cockfighting escapades in 1925, proving some things unite Ireland, even if it's illegal bird-on-bird action. Watch the full video; YouTube Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

From the revival of internment debates sparked by a Belfast priest's letter in 1975 to revisiting the still-fuzzy lines of the Boundary Commission, the Irish History Boys delve into thorny issues of the past. They also take a detour to the dry lands of American Prohibition, proving that some things, like a decent pint, are hard to keep locked down – unlike those caught up in in...

Welcome to the Irish History Boys! This week, Tim and Cormac delve into the 1925 Northern Ireland election, Craig's "not an inch" border stance, and the ever-present boundary commission. Discover why a snap election was called, who lost big, and how even in 1925, they were fed up with border talk. Plus, a bonus leap to 1975 and Portuguese revolutions! Watch the full video; YouTube Instag...

Step back in time with ‘The Irish History Boys’, exploring historical moments from the Irish News' "On This Day" column, offering an insight into events that shaped Ireland and the world - including significant political decisions, revolutionary moments, cultural shifts, and important anniversaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.