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 - Dr Paul McCarthy on 300 Years of Royal Cork Yacht Club Ahead of Volvo Cork Week 2022
Hear many stories culled from the archives of the world’s oldest yacht club, Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC), dating back to at least 1720, as told by Dr Paul, including how the club came to be and how it developed over the years from Kinsale to Haulbowline to Cobh and finally Crosshaven. Other stories that tie into and connect with RCYC include Austrian Emperors of Mexico, American 1st World War destroyers and the kindly German U-Boat commanders that destroyed them, as well as many other vignettes that illustrate the wealth of history and prestige connected with the club.Volvo Cork Week returns to the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven from the 10th to 15th of July. Highlights include World Class Racing, a classic yacht regatta, and a Family Fun Day on Sunday 10th July in the club and village, from twelve to five. There’s something for all with a fun fair, boat trips, coastal walks, games, coastal market, and children’s workshop with marine scientist Finn Van De Aar. See Cork Week dot ie. Volvo Cork Week, proudly supported by Cork’s RedFM.
