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Join Lorcan Collins for a regular podcast about Ireland's revolutionary history. Concentrating on the Easter Rising of 1916, The War of Independence 1919-21 and the Irish Civil War 1922-23. The show will also feature episodes on all aspects of revolutionary Irish history from 1798 to the Hunger Strikes of the 1980's. Revolutionary Ireland Podcast will feature guest historians and activists.

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8 Day Revolutionary Ireland Tour in 2027 with Lorcan Collins

2026/08/24

A special announcement about an 8 Day Revolutionary Ireland Tour in August 2027 with Lorcan Collins

Laurence McKeown; In Conversation

2026/03/01

Join Lorcan Collins for am intimate conversation with Laurence McKeown, IRA Prisoner of War, Long Kesh Blanket Man, Hunger Striker, Poet, Playright and Film Maker.

Mike Quill and the TWU Part Two

2026/02/07

Join Lorcan Collins and a multitude of guests for part two of the podcast on Mike Quill the IRA Volunteer who founded the Transport Workers Union of America in 1934.

Mike Quill and the TWU Part One

2026/01/26

Join Lorcan Collins as he examines the life of Kerry IRA Volunteer Mike Quill who emigrated to the United States and founded the Transport Workers Union of America.

Tom Clarke Part Two

2025/02/07

Part two of the podcast on the Fenian, revolutionary and signatory of the 1916 Proclamation, Tom Clarke.

Tom Clarke Part One

2025/01/07

Join Lorcan Collins as he examines the life of Thomas James Clarke, revolutionary, Fenian, signatory of the Proclamation and mastermind of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Glimpses Of An Irish Felon's Prison Life 8-13

2023/05/27

Final Chapters in Glimpses of an Irish Felon's Prison Life by Thomas Clarke.

Glimpses Of An Irish Felon's Prison Life 4-7

2023/03/17

Part two of a reading of Thomas J Clarke's Glimpses Of An Irish Felon's Prison Life in preparation for a forthcoming episode of the Revolutionary Ireland Podcast on the life of Tom Clarke. This episode covers charpers four, five, six and seven. More to follow!

Glimpses Of An Irish Felon's Prison Life 1-3

2023/02/02

A reading of Thomas J Clarke's Glimpses Of An Irish Felon's Prison Life in preparation for a forthcoming episode of the Revolutionary Ireland Podcast on the life of Tom Clarke. This episode covers charpers one, two and three. More to follow!

Noraid: Irish Northern Aid Committee

2023/01/14

Noraid was the organisation that raised money and awareness in the United States about the ongoing situation in the Six Counties in Ireland. This episode includes an interview with Robert Collins who is the author of a recently published book on Noraid. Join Lorcan Collins as he examines Noraid between 1970 and 1994.

Thomas MacDonagh Pt.2

2022/08/30

Part two of the life of Thomas MacDonagh, poet, teacher, dramatist, writer, Irish language enthusiast, commandant of Jacobs Factory and executed on 3 May 1916 for his role in the Easter Rising.

Thomas MacDonagh Pt.1

2022/07/20

Part one of the life of Thomas MacDonagh, teacher, poet, writer, Irish language enthusiast, Signatory of the 1916 Proclamation and executed for his role in the Easter Rising of 1916.

Máire Comerford; Revolutionary

2022/04/23

In this episode Lorcan Collins examines the extraordinary life of Máire Comerford. Lorcan conducts an interview with Hilary Dully who has recently edited a memoir written by Máire.

Handover of Dublin Castle 1922

2022/02/15

Join Lorcan Collins in this 34th episode of the Revolutionary Ireland Podcast as he looks at the handover of Dublin Castle in 1922. Lorcan interviews Dr. John Gibney, co-author with Kate O'Malley of a new book on the subject, The Handover.

Seán South of Garryowen Part 2

2021/12/30

Join Lorcan Collins for episode 33 of the Revolutionary Ireland Podcast, Part 2 of the Seán South podcast. Lorcan discusses Operation Harvest and interviews the family of Fergal O'Hanlon who was killed in action alongside Seán South on New Years Day 1957 during Operation Harvest when the IRA attacked Brookeborough RUC Barracks in Fermanagh, Ireland.

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★★★★★

Cheekyspuddy 2026/09/23

Education and Entertaining!

I’m new to learning Irish history, but this podcast has me hooked. The host has a real talent for bringing the events and people to life and keeping y...

★★★★★

Vinkylu70 2025/02/02

My favorite podcast

My husband and I love this podcast and learning Irish history. Up the Republic.

★★★★★

cindithequeen 2023/04/25

Terrific

Great stories, well-told. Fantastic prep for my upcoming visit to Ireland!

★★★★★

Goirsh 2023/04/17

Great podcast

Informative and entertaining! Well researched and thought out

★★★★★

Leftkwright 2023/03/30

Wonderful background!

I recently took Lorcan’s tour with my three daughters. I’m a lover of Irish history, particularly the wars of Independence and the troubles. Listeni...

★★★★★

saweds 2022/05/20

Excellent

Really well done

★★★★★

taylor isbell 2022/01/09

Excellent series

Very well done and professional. Knowledgeable and entertaining!

★★★★★

Marin514 2021/05/13

Great Depth to Lorcan Collins’ Podcast

Lorcan Collins consistently delivers well researched content delivered in an accessible matter of fact matter. Great listening for those hours wish to...

★★★★★

jmjmjk63 2021/04/19

3 May 1921. Will you be doing an 100th Anniversary of the Tourmakeady Ambush ?

★★★★★

BaeOfPigs 2021/04/05

Truly wonderful!

I was one episode in when I knew this would become one of my favorite podcasts! Lorcan does a fantastic job of cramming the show full of interesting ...

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