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The Road to Oldcroghan #1 - Murder in a Land Time Forgot

The Road to Oldcroghan #1 - Murder in a Land Time Forgot

FromIrish History Podcast


The Road to Oldcroghan #1 - Murder in a Land Time Forgot

FromIrish History Podcast

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Croghan, Co Offaly is a remarkable place. The scenery is stunning; the local community are friendly and welcoming. However their future is far from certain - the major employer in the region is closing down. In the midst of this crisis, local people are increasingly talking about a dark chapter in their past, a murder that came to light in 2003. This is the start of the Road to Oldcroghan….Sound by Jason Looney Artwork by Keith HynesSupport the show - www.patreon.com/irishpodcastCheck out the shop - www.irishhistorypodcast.ie
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Released:
Oct 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through Ireland's fascinating past. This podcast is not just dates but an enthralling account of Ireland's history, looking at daily life through the ages. The show is currently focused on the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s (see below), while the archive contains the stories of Ireland's ancient High Kings, Viking raiders and the Norman Invasion of the Middle Ages. The story of the Great Famine has proved the most popular to date, Between 1845 and 1851, during one of the worst Famine's in modern history one million Irish people died. The podcast looks at how this happened and who was responsible. The series also tells the story of the survivors. From rebellion to riots & evictions to emigration when you download the show you embark on a facinating and vivid journey to the world your ancestors lived in. These events not only changed Ireland but also numerous countries across the globe. Irish famine emigrants established communities in the USA, Britain, Canada, Australia and further afield. This series is the story of your ancestors who lived through world changing events.