Loved this chat with Gerard Shannon, a fascinating historian currently writing a book on Liam Lynch. Over the course of the interview we get deep into the minds of the two leading figures of the anti-Treaty IRA. As ever the full hour long interview is available to Patreon subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Four Courts was blown to smithereens fighting continued for several days in and around Dublin. In this episode we imagine what it must have been like for those hold up in the hotels, shops and homes transformed into military bases — and what it must have been like for those attacking them. The image shows the Gresham Hotel in flames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the event traditionally viewed as the start of the Irish Civil War. These first unsteady and unwilling steps into civil war paved the way for the brutality that would soon follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the centenary of the death of Michael Collins I'm sharing excerpts from an interview with Anne Dolan and Will Murphy authors of Michael Collins: The Man & The Revolution and Days in the Life, Reading the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922. Reading the Michael Collins Diaries just came out last week and it was fascinating to unpack what Anne and Will learned while putting the new book together. Subscribe to Patreon to listen to the full episode. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See...

The death of Sir Henry Wilson is a complicated affair that gives us a fascinating insight into the intersectional nature of the Ireland at the time. Whether figuring out who ordered the hit or examining those involved — nothing is simple or straightforward. The photo is of Reginald Dunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the election of 1922, which despite Sinn Fein's best efforts set a positive democratic tone for Irish politics for years to come. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

After chatting to a whole heap of listeners I've decided to bite the bullet and start a Patreon page. Though I'm dubious of podcasts constantly bugging listeners asking for money this will hopefully be a way to reward my most dedicated listeners while funding bigger and better things for the podcast. It'll be our own secret organisation — like the IRB but a little less violent. The first piece of bonus content is an interview with Professor Colum Kenny. We chatted all things Arthur Griffith...

In this episode we look at the anti-Treaty IRA and ask whether Éamon de Valera could have done more to stop the Irish Civil War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we look at how the Treaty split Cumann na mBan and the implications this had for Irish women's movement in the new Irish Free State. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The start of a new season! We continue our story and see how we moved slowly from the end of The War of Independence into the Irish Civil War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode the Dail finally takes a vote on the Treaty. We look at the speeches that came before and after the vote, and how they set the scene for a nationwide split. Keen eared listeners may hear some discrepancies in audio, please bear with me as I set up my new studio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we look at the Romantic Moralists versus the National Pragmatists and explore the reason why those against the treaty, were so very against it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we see how the Second Dail reacted to the Anglo-Irish Debates, covering the first half of the Treaty Debates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we look at the immediate aftermath of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, specifically looking at how Eamon De Valera responded to what he saw as a monumental betrayal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second part of our episode on the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty we look at the very last moments of the treaty negotiation and break down what the Irish delegates were actually being asked to sign. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode get comfortable as the fly on the wall for the last of the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations. Ready yourself for a long day of Welsh Wizardry, fierce debate, and difficult decisions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we race back to Dublin for what turned out to be the last Dail Cabinet meeting before the signing of the treaty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we see how the pieces started slowly falling into place for the final treaty. We also look at one of the most controversial meetings of Arthur Griffith's career and ask whether or not he was duped by the Welsh Wizard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we explore the internal conflict on both the Irish and British sides of the negotiation table. Check out Gretchen Frieman's amazing book The Treaty for more information on the talks. Image is of Michael Collins leaving 10 Downing Street during the talks from Getty Images. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Be warned, this is a whopper of an episode. Today we get deep into the nitty gritty of the first two weeks of the treaty negotiations. Photo is of Lloyd George and Lord Birkenhead coming out of 10 Downing Street during the treaty negotiations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we introduce the British delegation and kick off the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Of all the figures of the Irish War of Independence none has been mythologised as much as Michael Collins. Today, we examine why... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we continue our examination of the plenipotentiaries, who they were and why Dev chose them. Image: George Gavan Duffy, Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we introduce the men that would be sent over to London to negotiate with the British, and ask the question why did Éamon de Valera not take part in the Anglo-Irish Treaty Negotiations. Cover photo: George Gavan Duffy, Erskine Childers, Robert Barton and Arthur Griffith in a group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we continue our look at the political negotiations that went on between Dev and Lloyd George in the build up to the treaty negotiations. Stress Dreams by Four in the Morning (if anyone is interested) https://orcd.co/3vlq6rn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.