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The War of Independence Finale (Endgame III)

The War of Independence Finale (Endgame III)

FromIrish History Podcast


The War of Independence Finale (Endgame III)

FromIrish History Podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We've made it! This is the final episode in the War of Independence series. The episode begins as Michael Collins and an Irish negotiating team lock horns with Lloyd George and Winston Churchill in London. When a controversial treaty is agreed we return to Dublin to see how it is received. The show also includes extensive recreations of the famous Treaty debates from Aidan and Therese.I hope you enjoy the show. Thank you so much for you support. I have some really great content lined up for coming weeks. These include shows on Grace O'Malley the 16th century pirate queenThe history of Ireland's monorail. A history of hurling. A six part series on life in pre-famine Ireland told through a 19th century murder.A series on the history of podcasting in Ireland (its older than you think!)Sound - Jason LooneyAddition research - Sam McGrathAdditional Narrations - Aidan Crowe and Therese Murraywww.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.
Released:
Feb 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.