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.
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Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
This week Patrick and a high-profile panel of historians, biographers and editors discuss the latest edition of the Dictionary of Irish Biography- Volume 10& 11. On the panel Patrick is joined by Dr James Quinn, the Managing Editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography at the Royal Irish Academy, Dr Linde Lunney, the Editorial Secretary of the Dictionary of Irish Biography at the Royal Irish Academy, Dr Brian Hanley, Historian, Writer and Contributor to the Dictionary of Irish Biography, Dr Patrick Maume, Editorial Assistant of the Dictionary of Irish Biography and Professor James Ivan Mc Guire, Professor Emeritus, School of History and Archives, UCD and Editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography. Patrick and the panel discuss distinguished personalities from Irish political, social and cultural life and assess their contribution to Irish life.