A pivotal cultural figure in mid twentieth-century Ireland, Richard Hayward was one of the most popular singers and actors of his generation, starring in films such as The Luck of the Irish. Featuring the author …
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Lesley Magee, The Balnamore Harpist
Featuring music composed Lesley Magee, played in the deserted Balnamore Mill, near Ballymoney, where hundreds of local people worked until its closure in 1959. The mill was one of the largest spinning mills outside Belfast. …
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The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Episode 8
ravel back in time to the mid twentieth century and discover how everyday objects can tell us something of how past lives were lived. Museum curators Ciaran Doran & David McCallion take us back to …
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History Now: Cornel West
For the 100th episode, American philosopher, political activist & social critic Cornel West joins Barry Sheppard to discuss ethics, historicism, Marxist traditions and the Black & Irish experience.
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History Now: Marie Coleman
Marie Coleman Reader in Modern Irish History at Queen’s University talks about the Centenary Northern Ireland.
Continue Reading The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Episode 5
Travel back in time to the mid twentieth century and discover how everyday objects can tell us something of how past lives were lived. Museum curators Ciaran Doran & David McCallion take us back to …
Continue Reading History Now: Aoife Bhreatnach
Dr Aoife Bhreatnach discusses Ireland’s wonderful history of banning books and her podcast CENSORed Pod with historian Barry Sheppard.
Continue Reading The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Episode 4
Travel back in time to the mid twentieth century and discover how everyday objects can tell us something of how past lives were lived. Museum curators Ciaran Doran & David McCallion take us back to …
Continue Reading The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Episode 7
Travel back in time to the mid twentieth century and discover how everyday objects can tell us something of how past lives were lived. Museum curators Ciaran Doran & David McCallion take us back to …
Continue Reading History Now: Jesse Thistle
Jesse Thistle talks about his book ‘From The Ashes’ his memoir about hope and resilience, and a look into the life of a Métis-Cree man who refused to give up and being in the foster-care …
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