Jan 2020

Living, breathing and blogging whiskey with Omar Fitzell from That's Dram Good

Whiskey drinkers and enthusiasts are ultimately the reason the whole industry exists, so we had a chat with the inimitable Omar Fitzell, the man behind That's Dram Good, about what makes whiskey so fascinating. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy ... Show More

24m 46s

Jan 2020

Past, present and future with Roe & Co

Julie talks to Roe & Co Head Distiller Lora Hemy about their stunning new distillery, the history behind the name and making whiskey delicious... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi ... Show More

22m 17s

Jan 2020

Craft beer to boutique whiskey: Talking risky business with Dingle Distillery

Julie sits down with Dingle Distillery's Elliot Hughes to talk about the Porterhouse, the world's best gin and making boutique whiskey in the wilds of Kerry For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices ... Show More

33m 9s

Mar 2025

A History of Beer in Ireland

Being hard drinkers is one of the most common stereotypes of Irish people around the world. While Irish consumption of alcohol is nowhere near the highest in Europe, there is no question beer and pubs are deeply ingrained in our culture.In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Christi ... Show More

30m 10s

Mar 2010

What You Can Expect From The Irish History Podcast

From Viking raids to mysterious murders in remote comunities, Irish history has inspired some of the greatest stories ever told. This introductory episode gives you a flavour of what you can expect from the Irish History Podcast. Twitter - @irishhistoryEmail - info(at)irishhistor ... Show More

1m 44s

Apr 2023

Episode 46: The Presence of the Past

Treaty talks are reaching a critical point in London. In Belfast, Tara and Declan delve into the past at the Linenhall Library, while in Cork listener Robert Bogue has been learning about his grandfather's time in the Irish police. Meanwhile, Declan's hungry...

24m 9s

Feb 2024

Part One: The Easter Rising: How a Bunch of Irish Poets and Union Organizers Took On the British Empire, Died, and Then Won

Margaret talks with Katy Stoll about the motley collection of rebels who sparked Irish independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57m 43s

Aug 27

Celebrating Conquest? Ireland’s Culture War over William the Conqueror

William the Conqueror has been dead for nearly a thousand years, and he never set foot in Ireland—so how did he end up at the centre of a modern Irish culture war? With Normandy gearing up for “The Year of the Norman” in 2027, a celebration of William’s legacy has sparked fierce ... Show More

30m 13s

Jun 2025

576. The Irish War of Independence: Rise of the IRA (Part 1)

What are the origins of the Irish War of Independence? What impact did the First World War have on Irish efforts for Home Rule? What was the mood in Ireland following the bloody Easter Rising of 1916? And, who was Éamon de Valera, the man who dominated the story of not only Irish ... Show More

1h 11m

Jul 9

NORAID: Did Irish Americans Fund the Provisional IRA?

In this episode, we explore the fascinating and controversial story of NORAID, the Irish American organisation at the heart of the new documentary NORAID: Irish America & the IRA. Joined by the film’s producer, Jamie Goldrick, we unravel the history that made NORAID so influentia ... Show More

44m 32s

Sep 2024

Irish Wristwatch

Ireland is in the house! It’s a Hibernian takeover of the Speakeasy as Daragh Flanagan, Tim Herlihy and Mike Ferreira sit down with the band to talk about the future of Irish bars and Irish spirits in the US. From the early days of Irish Whiskey to the exciting untapped potential ... Show More

1h 1m

May 2019

Oh no, there’s A.I. whiskey now

Forget all those whiskey brands from musicians and celebs — there’s A.I. whiskey now. Microsoft this week announced it has teamed up with Finnish tech company Fourkind and Sweden-based distillery Mackmyra Whisky to create the “world’s first whisky developed with artificial intell ... Show More

4m 20s

Sep 10

1798: The Year Ireland Changed Forever

The 1790s remain one of the most important decades in modern Irish history. After years of rising tensions, the island was rocked by the 1798 Rebellion—the largest uprising in Irish history. In just a few months, more people perished than in all the conflicts of the 20th century ... Show More

6 m

Northern Ireland's blossoming whiskey sc...