History and Community – Daniel O’ Connell.
admin
October 21, 2021
Dennis McIntyre discusses Daniel O’ Connell and the Clontarf ‘Monster Meeting’ that never was.
Category: [History]
admin
October 21, 2021
History and Community – Rural Ireland.
admin
October 21, 2021
Dennis Mcintyre takes a look at the history of Dublin as a city in contrast to rural Ireland.
History and Community – Explaining the term ‘Dublin Jackeen’.
admin
October 21, 2021
Dennis Mcintyre explains the “divide” between Dublin and Rurel England.
History and Community – History of the Harp.
admin
September 9, 2021
Dennis Mcintyre takes a look at the history of the harp as a musical instrument and the history of the ‘Brian Boru’ harp in Trinity College. Dennis also looks at how the harp became the national emblem and that of Guinness.
History and Community – The Early History of Dublin.
admin
September 9, 2021
Dennis Mcintyre discusses the early history of Dublin, the meaning and origin of Atha Cliath and Dubh linn. Dennis also explains the term ‘Jackeen’.
History and Community – The Puck Fair.
admin
September 9, 2021
Dennis Mcintyre looks back on the history of the annual Puck Fair, Ireland’s Oldest Traditional Fair. Also North Bay Dublin Pubs Part 4.
History and Community – St Lawrence O’ Toole.
admin
September 2, 2021
Dennis Mcintyre tells the story of Dublins patron saint, St Lawrence O’ Toole.
History and Community – The Ancient Tailteann Games.
admin
September 2, 2021
Dennis Mcintyre looks back at The Ancient Tailteann Games, an ancient Irish sporting and cultural festival that began in 632 BC. Also North Bay Dublin Pubs Part 3.
History and Community – Pilgrims and Pilgrimages
admin
September 2, 2021
Dennis McIntyre looks at Pilgrims and Pilgrimages in Ireland, particularly climbing ‘The Reek’ at Croagh Patrick. Also part 2 of North Dublin Bay Pubs.
History and Community – North Dublin Bay Pubs.
admin
August 5, 2021
Denis McIntyre chats about some of the pubs in the North Dublin Bay area.
History and Community – Black Death in 14th Century Ireland.
admin
August 5, 2021
Denis McIntyre takes a look at the Black Death in Ireland in the 14th Century and the cholera epidemic in Dublin in 1832. Also discussed is Bram Stoker and Dracula, the origins of St. Swithens Day and more!
History and Community – Bianconi Cars in the 19th Century.
admin
August 5, 2021
Denis McIntyre takes a look at Charles Bianconi and Bianconi Cars in the 19th Century and also the grave robbers of Dublin, also in the 19th Century.