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

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

6 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

13 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

18 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

a month ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

2 months ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books - Part 2

This week Patrick looks at the best of Irish and international history publications for May 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'Douglas Hyde: My American Journey' by Brian O Concuibir, 'The Peelers Notebook: Policing Victorian Dublin: Mad Dogs, Duels and Dynamite' with Barry Kennerk, 'The Museum Buildings of Trinity College Dublin' with Patrick Wyse Jackson, 'El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America' with Carrie Gibson and 'An Oral History of UCG 1830-1980' with Jackie Ui Chionna.