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

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

16 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

23 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

a month ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

2 months ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

2 months ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of December Books - Part One

This week Patrick covers the best of Irish and International history publications for December 2019. Books covered on the show include: 'D-Day Through German Eyes' with Jonathan Trigg, 'The Shadow War: Michael Collins and the Politics of Violence' with Joe Connell, 'The Wild East' with Ian Hernon, De Gaulle's Visit to Ireland with Dr Sylvie Kleinman and 'Through Her Eyes: A History of Ireland in 20 Women' with Clodagh Finn.