The Irish at War

The Irish at War is a podcast about the military history of Ireland and of Irish people. Whether fighting in Ireland or in foreign service, this podcast aims to examine all the details from the man on the ground to the bigger picture consequences of the battle.

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Episodes

Irish Ethnic Identity in the Irish Brigade with Abbi Smithmyer

Today I talk with Abbi Smithmyer, a PhD student in West Virginia University on Irish Ethnic Identity in the Irish Brigade. Follow Abbi's work here: @abbi_smithy22 Follow me on Twitter here: @irelandbattles and Patreon/TheIrishatWar

Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min

The Connaught Rangers Mutiny with Dr Conor McNamara

Today I talk with Dr Conor McNamara about the Connaught Rangers Mutiny in India June 1920 on its centenary. Follow Dr McNamara's Twitter page @ConorMacHistory His books: Liam Mellows, Soldier of the Irish Republic War and Revolution in the West of Ireland and others. Follow me on Twitter @irelandbattles and Patreon/TheIrishatWar

Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 16 min

Stephen Callaghan on Birr Barracks & War Memorials

I speak with historian Stephen Callaghan about Birr Barracks, the Leinster Regiment, his dig for WW1 Mock Trenches and conservation of local soldiers' memorials. Find Stephen's work at www.thebarracksquare.ie

Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 22 min

The Battle Of Aughrim 1691 with Abbie McGowan

Today I talk with Abbie McGowan from the Battle of Aughrim Heritage Centre about the Battle of Aughrim- Ireland's bloodiest battle. Follow them on Twitter @1691Aughrim And me @Irelandbattles

Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min

Ireland's Neutrality in the Second World War with John Dorney

I talked with John Dorney about Ireland's neutrality during the Second World War.

May 17, 2020•1 hr 10 min

Margaret Skinnider and Female Combatants in the Irish Revolutionary Period with Dr. Mary McAuliffe

I interviewed Dr. Mary McAuliffe on Margaret Skinnider, the subject of her newest book and the role of female combatants in the Irish Revolutionary Period.

Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 45 min

The RIC and the Palestinian Police Force with Seán Gannon

I interview historian Seán Gannon about what happened to the RIC, Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries after the Irish War of Independence. Many of them end up in Palestine and many Irish men go too.

Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 36 min

The Nine Years War with Dr. Jim O'Neill

I interviewed Dr. Jim O'Neill of Queen's University Belfast about Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and the Nine Years War.

Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 47 min

Irish in the American Civil War with Damian Shiels

I talk to Damian Shiels about the Irish involvement in the American Civil War

Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 56 min

The Kilmichael Ambush PART 3

Part three of the Kilmichael Ambush looks at phrase four of the ambush where the controversial "False Surrender" took place. I delve into the evidence and eye witness statements to see if they corroborate with Tom Barry's account. I also mention the role that British Naval Intelligence may have played in the War and how that effected the outcome at Kilmichael on the cold November evening.

Aug 24, 2018•1 hr

The Kilmichael Ambush PART 2

Part two of the Kilmichael Ambush breaks down the actual fighting of the ambush in to several parts. Part two looks at phases 1-3 of the fighting detailing how it began, what happened and how the Auxiliaries reacted.

Aug 10, 2018•51 min

The Kilmichael Ambush PART 1

The Kilmichael Ambush was a major victory for the IRA during the War of Independence, they killed 16 members of the Crown Forces &lost three themselves. However, controversy has surrounded Kilmichael ever since 1920 with accusations of a false surrender, brutal murder of Crown Forces and alleged mutilation of corpses. I'll examine the engagement in detail and try to bring what really happened to light.

Aug 05, 2018•1 hr

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