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Pilot Season

Irish History For Brits

Season 4, Ep. 4

A potted history of Ireland, specially curated for our nearest neighbours.


If you ever found yourself wondering why Patrick is Ireland’s patron saint, who was Molly Malone, and what caused all “the unpleasantness” between us, this is the podcast for you. Join Irishman Barry McStay as he attempts to teach the pieces of Irish history that every Brit should know to his under-informed English friend Ben Van der Velde. Each week they’ll be joined by a professional historian and attempt to keep the conversation light, informative and guilt-free when tackling the potato famine, the Easter Rising and the lingering side-effects of Riverdance.

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