Podcasts

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.

Latest episodes

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

14 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

17 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

2 months ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Bank of Ireland marks 240 years

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on 240 years of the Bank of Ireland, the milestones in its history, its governors, and how the old parliament building in College Green came into the possession of the bank. He's joined by Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam; John McGrath, premises manager, Bank of Ireland; and Mick O’Farrell, employee with Bank of Ireland and published historian.