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

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

a day ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

7 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

15 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

22 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for April 2020. Books featured on the show include: 'Implacable Foes: War in the Pacific 1944-1945' with Waldo Heinrichs and Marc Gallicchio, 'Brokering The Good Friday Agreement: The Untold Story' with Mary E Daly, 'Brooklyn: The Once and Future City' with Thomas Campanella, 'Fearless Women: Hannah Sheehy Skeffington, Feminism and the Irish Revolution' with Margaret Ward and 'Charlie: The Story of Charlie Gallagher, The GAA's Lost Icon' with Paul Fitzpatrick.