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

11 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

17 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

25 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

a month 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 January Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for January 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'The Fall of Robespierre' by Colin Jones, 'Stonehouse: Cabinet Minister, Fraudster, Spy' with Julian Hayes, 'The Terror War' with Joe Connell,  'A History of the Irish Pharmaceutical Industry' with Pat Mc Carthy and 'Adomnan, Adhamhnan, Eunan. Life and Afterlife of a Donegal Saint with Brian Lacey.