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

19 hours 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 History Books - Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and international history publications for April 2019. This month's books include: 'The Trail of the Kaiser' with William A Schabas, 'New Light on George Boole' with Desmond Mac Hale and Yvonne Cohen, 'The Maamstransna Murders' with Margaret Kelleher, 'The Brigidine Sisters in Ireland, America, Australia and New Zealand, 1807-1922' with Ann Power and 'Aghowle: Where the divil ate the tinker' with Margaret Connolly.