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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This week Patrick and a panel of distinguished Historians, Biographers and Legal Experts discuss the life and political legacy of Irish nationalist and hero Thomas Kent. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr John Borgonovo, Department of History, UCC, Lorcan Collins, Historian & Author of ‘1916: The Rising Handbook’, Meda Ryan, Historian and Author of 'Thomas Kent 16 Lives', Judge Sean Enright, Author of 'Easter Rising 1916: The Trails' and Dr Brian Hughes, Author of 'Michael Mallin 16 Lives'. The state funeral of Thomas Kent.Pic shows (l to r) President Michael D Higgins, Parish Priest, Nora Riordan, grand-niece, Kathleen Riordan, grand-niece, Prudence Riordan, niece and Michael Riordan, grand-nephew.The state funeral of Thomas Kent took place in Castlelyons Church, Co.Cork. 18/9/2015 Photo Rollingnews.ie/GIS