Election Day – 1613
John Dorney looks at the election and meeeting of the first majority-Protestant Parliament in Irish history, in 1613. The Irish Parliament dated back …
Today In Irish History – Mary MacSwiney & The Dail Treaty Debates, 21 December
~1921~ Today in 1921, the Dail was a few days into debating the treaty, the full debate lasted into January 1922, being …
Today in Irish History – First Day of the 1641 Rebellion, October 23
~1641~ John Dorney looks at the outbreak of one of the bloodiest and most tragic rebellions in Irish history -the 1641 Rebellion. …
Today In Irish History – Henry II Lands At Waterford And Claims Ireland For Himself, 18 October.
~1171~ One of the frustrations in history, is dating, in particular tying an event some 900 or so years ago to a …
War in 17th Century Ireland
In our second interview with military historian Padraig Lenihan, we talk about the impact of warfare on 17th century Ireland. (Listen to …
Today In Irish History – Charles I & Personal Rule, 10 March
~ 1629 ~ Charles I King of England, Scotland and Ireland, frustrated by his inability to get his way and to control …