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

Best of August Books

4 hours ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ellen Hutchins

4 hours ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

18 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

25 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

Ellen Hutchins

In this episode, we hear about the remarkable life and legacy of Ireland's first female botanist, Ellen Hutchins. Featuring: Madeline Hutchins, who runs the Ellen Hutchins Festival and is Ellen's great-great-grandniece; Clare Heardman, co-founder and co-organiser of the Ellen Hutchins Festival; Virginia Teehan, CEO of The Heritage Council; Dr Colin Kelleher, keeper of the herbarium at the National Botanic Gardens; and Dr Eoin Lettice, lecturer in Plant Science at UCC.