Podcasts

Cork History Matters

Dave Mac hosts a series of podcasts looking at different aspects of Cork’s rich history with a particular focus on the many significant events of 1920: the assassination of Lord Mayor Tomás MacCurtain in March, the death by hunger strike of Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney in October and the Burning of Cork in December. Dave will be joined by various guest experts to delve deep into these stories that have made Cork the place it is today. https://redfm.ie/shows/dave-macs-cork-history-matters

Latest episodes

John Creedon on An Irish Folklore Treasury and his interest in placenames, history, language and lore.

2 years ago - 40 mins

Cork History Matters

Author Jim O’Neill on The Nine Years War Part 2 – From The Battle of Kinsale 1601 to The Flight of the Earls 1607

2 years ago - 73 mins

Cork History Matters

Author Jim O’Neill on The Nine Years War Part 1 – Up To The Battle of Kinsale 1601

2 years ago - 81 mins

Cork History Matters

Faeries, Felons and Fine Gentlemen: A History of the Glen, Cork 1700-1980

2 years ago - 67 mins

Cork History Matters

Cork History Matters- Elvera Butler Downtown Kampus 1977 - 1981

2 years ago - 60 mins

Cork History Matters

Colum Kenny author of A Bitter War discusses the Irish Civil War 1922-23

2 years ago - 45 mins

Cork History Matters

Cork History Matters- Ann Twomey Shandon Area History Group- A brief discussion of Shandon and other notable historical aspects of Cork City

Anne Twomey of Shandon Area History Group tells Dave about the formation of the group, pays tribute to the woman who sparked her interest in history and indulges Dave’s curiosity about a range of aspects of Cork City’s history, joining him for a gentle discursive ramble through parts of Cork city – primarily around the Shandon area of Cork’s north side – all a prelude to their longer chat – a separate pod post – about the book and documentary ‘Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times,’ which tells the story of five women – Nora and Sheila Wallace and Mary, Annie and Muriel MacSwiney - who played an important role in the revolutionary period in Cork.For more see http://www.shandonareahistorygroupcork.com/