Radio Discussion on the War of Independence and Civil War in Dublin
In a follow up to our interview with James Durney, John Dorney and Cathal Brennan discuss the dynamics of insurgency and counter-insurgency …
The Curious Career of Herbert Moore Pim
Cathal Brennan looks at the eccentric political career of Herbert Moore Pim, Quaker, Catholic, Republican, loyalist, fascist, bohemian and occult fiction writer. Herbert …
Near FM History Show II – The History of Dublin Corporation
Second episode of The History Show on Near90 FM. The History Show is presented by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney and in …
Irish Civil War on New History Radio Show on Near 90FM
This the first of a new series on Near90 FM. The History Show is presented by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney and …
The top Irish Story features of 2011
At the start of the new year, we review our most viewed of our articles and interviews published in 2011. The top ten …
Review: Conor McCabe on Banker and Rancher Interests in the Modern Irish Economy
Cathal Brennan reviews Conor McCabe’s lecture of October 15, 2011 at the Pearse Centre, Dublin. Listen to the talk here. On the 15th …
The Anti-Jazz Campaign
Cathal Brennan looks at why Jazz music was once thought to be ‘the greatest danger to Irish civilisation.’ In the wake of …