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

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

2 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

9 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

16 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

21 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

a month ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The History of Fianna Fáil

In a new mini-series over the next year, Talking History explores the history of Ireland's political parties, from their achievements in office, to their failures, leaders and legacy. In this first episode, we look back the history of Fianna Fáil: the good, the bad and the ugly of the party which has been in power in Ireland for longer than any other. Patrick Geoghegan is joined by Dr Eoin O’Malley, Associate Professor in Political Science at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University, Prof Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, Prof Eunan O'Halpin, Emeritus Professor of Contemporary Irish History, Trinity College Dublin, and Senator Lisa Chambers of Fianna Fáil.