How many died—and how—in the Irish Civil War?

Thanks to UCC’s Irish Civil War Fatalities project we now have a definite figure—1,485. But in this discussion, chaired by History Ireland editor Tommy Graham, with John Dorney, Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc, Michael Kennedy and Caitlin White, we find out a lot more—not only who was killed but also when, where, in what […]

 Garrison games’—Niall Quinn tackles Oscar Traynor 

History Ireland editor Tommy Graham chats to former international footballer, administrator, businessman and TV pundit Niall Quinn about his recently completed MA thesis, ‘Oscar Traynor—a re-evaluation of a footballer, rebel, politician and football administrator’. Not only was Traynor an IRA commander in the War of Independence who […]

The life and times of Brendan O’Regan

(Recorded live on Sat 13 April ’24, @ Shannon College of Hotel Management, Co. Clare) Born in 1917 in Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Brendan O’Regan’s background was in hotel management and […]

St Brigit 1500—who was she?

Recorded on the  1 Feb  2024, at the National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street. Join History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, to mark the 1500th anniversary of the passing of St Brigit, Ireland’s most notable […]

‘Taking her place amongst the nations of the earth’?—Ireland and the League of Nations

To what extent did the Irish Free State’s joining the League of Nations a century ago realise Robert Emmet’s ambition? Join History Ireland editor Tommy Graham in discussion with John Gibney, Michael Kennedy and Zoë Reid. The Hedge […]