Dennis McIntyre – Page 5 – Near FM

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.

History and Community – Transport over the years.

admin July 29, 2021

Denis McIntyre takes a look at some of the changes railroads brought to Dublin Transport including the DART and Luas and the Hill of Howth Tram.

History and Community – Dublin North Bay Area Transport.

admin July 8, 2021

Denis McIntyre looks back at the transport and transport systems in the Dublin Bay Area over the years.

History and Community – Dublin Street Characters.

admin July 8, 2021

Denis McIntyre chats about some of the memorable street characters from Dublin’s past.

History and Community – More street characters!

admin June 24, 2021

Denis McIntyre brings us more nostalgia and Dublin children’s street games of yester year.

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