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

17 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

24 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 May History Books

This week Patrick reviews some of the best Irish and International history publications of May 2019. Books covered on the show include: 'William Penn: A Life' with Andrew B Murphy, 'Harry Clarke and Artistic Visions of the New Irish State' with Angela Griffith, 'White Elephants: The Country House and the State in Independent Ireland 1922-1973' with Emer Cooke, 'Nicholson: How an Angry Irishman Became the Hero of Delhi' with Donal P McCracken and 'Irish Parliamentarian: Deputies and Senators 1918 to 2018' with Anthony White .