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The History of IrelandA podcast exploring how Ireland became Ireland. Author: Kevin Dolan
Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-surveyThe Irish Republic's foundation is one hell of a story, complete with spying secretaries, pig thieves, politicians, poets, school teachers and the world's biggest empire. In quick, bite-sized episodes, we're going to explore the causes, characters and aftermath of the Irish War of Independence.Support the show through Patreon for bonus content and ad free listening!www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S3 EP18 — Why The Children of Lír Was The Perfect Story For 19th Century Nationalists
Episode 18
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
In this episode we look at how the Children of Lír slowly gained popularity over the 19th century and see what happens when you turn someone's children into swans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.











