The History Show

Ray O'Hanlon joins Myles to discuss his new book 'Unintended Consequences' - which tells the Irish emigration story in the context of the US government's legislative reforms on immigration.

Marc McMenamin reports on the North Strand Bombing in 1941. He speaks to historian Aaron O'Maonaigh and Dr Ciaran Reilly of the Arts and Humanities Institute, Maynooth University.

Sean-nós songs in 19th century Pennsylvania; how the USA closed its door to Irish immigrants; and when the Nazis bombed Dublin's North Strand.

To discuss echoes and lessons from the pandemic a century ago that can inform our present situation, Myles is joined by Dr Ida Milne.

Joe Mooney of the East Wall History Group, and historian Liz Gillis on the storied history of the LNWR Hotel at North Wall Quay.

Lessons from the Influenza pandemic a century ago; War and Peace in a Docklands Hotel; and a preview of the new TG4 documentary 'Uimhir 6'.

Colm Flynn reports on the life and 1928 Presidential campaign of Irish-American Al Smith, the first Catholic to run for President as a major party nominee.

Leanne McCormick and Elaine Farrell join Myles to talk about their research into criminal and 'deviant' Irish immigrant women in 19th century America.

Myles is joined by Dr Darragh Gannon of Queen’s University Belfast, who for years now has been researching how interactions across national boundaries shaped Ireland’s revolution.

The life and 1928 Presidential campaign of Al Smith; Criminal Irish women in 19th century America; and a global perspective on the Irish revolutionary period.

Timothy O'Grady shares two stories of revolutionary veterans featured in the 1970s documentary 'Curious Journey', and Liz Gillis also joins Myles to talk about the importance of this documentary work.

To talk about the Government of Ireland Act of 1920, and the first steps towards partition, Myles is joined by historian Cormac Moore.

We'll revisit the documentary 'Curious Journey', an oral history of Ireland's revolution; and Cormac Moore joins us to talk about the Government of Ireland Act of 1920.

Colm Flynn reports on the real life tragedy that inspired the song 'The Lifeboat Mona'. He speaks to folk singer Peggy Seeger and lifeboat captain Murray Brown.

Michael Lenihan talks to Myles about the Burning of Cork a century ago, one of the most infamous Crown Forces reprisals of the War of Independence.

Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental tells our reporter Conor Sweetman about his experiences during World War 2, and why he decided to speak out about them in recent years.

Lorcan Clancy reports on the military career and disappearance of bandleader Glenn Miller, 76 years ago.

The story of The Lifeboat Mona; The Burning of Cork; Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental shares his childhood memories; And the career and disappearance of bandleader Glen Miller.

Professor Peter Gray joins Myles to talk about a few aspects of the Great Famine, and preview a new major TV documentary on the subject.

Colm Flynn reports on the story of the enigmatic outlaw who hijacked a plane and stole 200,000 dollars from the US Government in 1971.

Myles is joined by Linda Connolly, editor of the new book 'Women and the Irish Revolution: Feminism, Activism, Violence'

We preview the new major TV documentary on the Irish Famine; tell the story of the enigmatic skyjacker D.B. Cooper; and open up the new book 'Women and the Irish Revolution'

Myles Dungan and guests explore the events of Bloody Sunday. the 21st November 1920. We hear from Liz Gillis, Éanna de Búrca, James Durney, Fergus Sammon and Cathy Scuffil.

Grace Neville joins Myles to talk about the time Charles de Gaulle spent in Ireland in 1969, a story told in the new TG4 documentary 'De Gaulle in Éirinn'.

On this week's programme - The Salesian Sisters in War of Independence era Limerick; the first sculpture of historical women in New York's Central Park; and Cold War perceptions of the Irish Republican left.

Dr Sinead McCoole on a group of Salesian sisters who set up a school in Limerick at the height of the War of Independence in 1920.

Colm Flynn speaks to sculptor Meredith Bergmann about the new 'Womens Rights Pioneers Monument' in New York's Central Park.

Dr John Mulqueen joins Myles to talk about his new book on how Ireland was perceived as a potential Soviet pawn during the Cold War.

The long and radical life of Margaret Skinnider; the history of the Stasi and the suppressive regime in East Germany; and the 'Forgotten Fallen', National Army Soldiers who died during the Irish Civil War.

Myles is joined by Dr Mary McAuliffe, author of the first biography of the rebel, feminist, activist and schoolteacher Margaret Skinnider.

Marc McMenamin reports from Berlin on the Stasi, the East German secret police, and how Germans today reckon with a history of surveillance and suppression.

Historian James Langton talks about the National Army Soldiers who died during the Irish Civil War, who are profiled in his new book 'The Forgotten Fallen'.

The story behind the recovery of Caravaggio's masterpiece 'The Taking of Christ'; War of Independence era munitions still around today; and Joe Joyce on the history that underpins his new novel '1691'.

Eithne Hand talks to Myles about Percival and Marie Lea-Wilson, and the story of how Caravaggio's long lost masterpiece was re-discovered.

Lar Joye talks to Myles about century-old grenades and other munitions from the Irish revolutionary era, that are still being found today.

Author Joe Joyce talks about the history that underpins his new novel '1691' which centres on the Battle of Aughrim, the decisive clash in the Williamite War.

The inventor of the mobile phone; the 'Templemore Miracles' of 1920; Mary Robinson's Presidential campaign; and the history of women's soccer in Ireland.

Reporter Colm Flynn speaks to Marty Cooper, the man responsible for the creation of the mobile phone in the 1970s.

Tipperary historian Sean Hogan on the 'supernatural manifestations, accompanied by cures’ that attracted thousands of pilgrims to the Tipperary town in 1920.

Reporter Julien Clancy talks to photographer Conor Horgan about Mary Robinson's Presidential campaign in 1990.

Librarian Helena Byrne shares her research into women's soccer in Ireland, and particularly a seminal match played 50 years ago, on 10th May 1970.

In tonight's special episode, Myles Dungan investigates the stories of two branches of his own extended family, the McKennas and the Clintons, during the Irish War of Independence.

On this week's programme: The Nazi plan to invade Ireland during World War Two; the extraordinary life of Sister Kate McCarthy; and Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc investigates three century-old murders.

Marc McMenamin reports on the Nazi plan to invade Ireland during World War Two.

Catherine Fleming tells Myles about Sister Kate McCarthy, the Irish nun who was involved in the French resistance movement and was incarcerated by the Nazis.

Historian Dr Padraig Óg O’Ruairc shares his research on three killings that took place during the Irish War of Independence.

Topics include Notre Dame Cathedral; Magdalene Laundries; Ireland's First Credit Union; The Tunguska Event; and Historical Activities During Lockdown.

To talk about the ongoing restoration of Notre Dame, and the building's long and storied history, Myles is joined by Dr Laura O’Brien.

Julien Clancy reports, he talks to documentary filmmaker Steven O'Riordan about the hidden history of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries.

To talk about the credit union movement in Ireland, Myles is joined by David McAuley, CEO of Donore Credit Union, Ireland’s first community-based credit union.

Lorcan Clancy reports on the mysterious 1908 explosion over Siberia in Russia, an event which baffled scientists for decades.

Liz Gillis joins Myles with some recommendations.

How Ireland shunned the RIC during the War of Independence; the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964; and a historical perspective on how global emergencies affect the environment.

Dr Brian Hughes on how the Royal Irish Constabulary and their families were shunned in Ireland during the War of Independence.

Colm Flynn reports, he speaks to Jon Mooallem - author of the new book 'This Is Chance!: The Shaking of an All-American City; a Voice That Held It Together'

Atmospheric scientist Róisín Commane joins Myles to provide a historical perspective on how global emergencies affect the climate.

The 1920 hunger strikes in Mountjoy and Cork City Gaols; The life and death of Peadar Clancy; and the IRA's destruction of Income Tax Offices and RIC Barracks.

Myles is joined by Dr William Murphy, lecturer in Modern Irish History at DCU, and author of the book 'Political Imprisonment and the Irish, 1912-1921'.

Historian Cormac Ó Comhraí joins Myles to tell us more about this enigmatic revolutionary. Cormac is co-author of the book 'Peadar Clancy: Easter Rising Hero, Bloody Sunday Martyr'

Historian and author Liz Gillis joins Myles to talk about the IRA operation in April 1920 to burn Income Tax Offices and RIC Barracks all around Ireland.

The execution of a Methodist farmer in 1921 Leitrim; an "artist's impression" of Dublin in the 1980s; the 16th century lives of the daughters of the first Earl of Cork; and Dublin antiques dealer Ian Dowling.

Dr Liam McNiffe, a historian and author talks about the circumstances surrounding the IRA's execution of an alleged informer in Leitrim in 1921.

Julien Clancy reports. He speaks to Una Sealy, who gives an "artist's impression" of Dublin in the 1980s. The series 'Here's The Thing' is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television license fee.

Ann-Maria Walsh tells Myles about her new book that illuminates the lives of women in a prominent 16th century family.

Ian Dowling from the new TV series 'Irish Pickers' brings some of his historical collectibles into studio.

A historical perspective on the Coronavirus; the story of the neolithic 'Woman of the Burren'; hair cutting during the War of Independence; and overlooked histories of women in Irish sport.

Dr Ida Milne talks about parallels between the so-called 'Spanish Flu' and the current outbreak of COVID-19.

Our reporter Colette Kinsella chatted to Clodagh Finn about the life of one of Ireland's earliest farmers, the neolithic 'Woman of the Burren'.

Professor Linda Connolly has been investigating the violence against women that took place during the War of Independence, particularly forcible hair cutting.

Dr Rachael Telford and Hayley Kilgallon talk about neglected histories of women in Irish sport - surfing and Ladies GAA.

The Royal Irish Constabulary Commemoration controversy; the 1889 murder of an RIC Inspector in Donegal; and the history of television in Ireland.

Brian Hanley, Catriona Crowe and Jim Herlihy discuss the RIC Commemoration controvers

Marc McMenamin reports on a violent episode that took place in 1889 Donegal, involving a priest, his parishioners, and an RIC District Inspector.

Edward Brennan tells Myles about his new book 'A Post-Nationalist History of Television in Ireland'

Myles Dungan and guests discuss the experience of women during the Irish War of Independence. We hear from Marie Coleman, Mary McAuliffe, Tomás Mac Conmara, Ailbhe Rogers and Lindie Naughton.

On this week's programme, we discuss how the Irish War of Independence came to an end. Myles is joined by Michael Kennedy, Adrian Grant and Pat McCarthy.

On this week's programme, our focus is Dublin during the Irish War of Independence. Myles Dungan is joined by Brian Hughes, Catherine Scuffil, Michael Foley and Cuan Ó Seireadáin.

On this week's programme, Myles Dungan visits the Military Archives in Rathmines, to find out how their treasure trove of documentation was created, how their collections are stored and collated, & what they tell us about the Anglo-Irish War.

On this week's programme, musician Mike Hanrahan joins Myles to perform some of the songs inspired by the Irish War of Independence between 1919 to 1921.

As we continue our series on the Irish War of Independence, we discuss certain aspects of the IRA's often ruthless military campaign, including the executions of spies and informers and the burning of Country Houses.

As we continue our series on the Irish War of Independence, we ask - who were the Auxiliaries and the Black and Tans? And, we begin to explore the reprisals and counter-reprisals that came to define the war. Myles is joined by Paul O'Brien, Liz Gillis, Tomás Mac Conmara and Ernest McCall.

This evening, in ‘War in the Shadows’, Myles Dungan analyses the conduct of intelligence operations in the Anglo-Irish conflict from 1919 to 1921. And, how Michael Collins cultivated a network of moles and informers, in key areas of the British Administration.

On this week's programme, we continue our series on the Irish War of Indpendence. Tonight our subject is 'The IRA at War' and we look at some of the major military operations of the conflict. We hear from historians Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc, John Borgonovo, Liz Gillis, Paul O'Brien and Las Fallon.

On this week's programme, we present the first in a new series of episodes on the Irish War of Independence. Brian Hanley, Heather Laird, Daithí Ó Corráin and John Gibney join Myles Dungan to discuss how the war began, and how Dáil Eireann built and financed a new Irish republic.

Ruth Stanley joins Myles from Cork, to talk about her research on the history of jazz in Ireland, in the opening decades of the 20th century.

Marc McMenamin speaks to Tom Wall, author of the new book 'Dachau to the Dolomites: The Irishmen, Himmler’s Special Prisoners and the End of WWII'

Historians Ruan O'Donnell and Mícheál Ó Doibhilín discuss the book by the late Shane Kenna, entitled 'The Invincibles: The Phoenix Park Assassinations and the Conspiracy That Shook an Empire'

To discuss the life and death of Airey Neave, 40 years ago this month, Myles is joined by Stephen Kelly, Senior Lecturer in Modern History at Liverpool Hope University.