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Undercover Irish is a podcast about Ireland's history, language, placenames and the stories that often get left out.
Named one of the Irish Examiner's Top 10 Irish Podcasts of 2025.
Episodes explore everything from forgotten places and revolutionary history to Gaeilge, Irish words and names, emigration, folklore and the links between Ireland and the wider world.
Undercover Irish; Uncovering Ireland's Hidden Curriculum.
Latest episodes
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Cork's Kilmainham Ep. 6: Women Of The War Of Independence
October 8, 2026 · 39 minCover Art is a photo of the iconic "Muriel" painting by artist Jeanette Collins. Free Download: Get the free booklet here on Patreon, exploring the history of Cork Military Detention Barracks , "Cork's Kilmainham" ,and the extraordinary…
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Cork's Kilmainham Ep. 5: \"X\" Marks The Cell
September 29, 2026 · 28 minWatch Davy Holden's excellent video on Cork Military Detention Barracks: https://youtu.be/MhgbDqtgB_o?si=RXX7LIzU5wv7SldP Cork's Kilmainham, Episode 5: X Marks the Cell On the evening of 27 April 1921, Diarmuid O'Leary noticed something…
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Cork's Kilmainham Ep. 4: The Firing Squads Return
September 17, 2026 · 32 minCork's Kilmainham continues. In Episode 4, the story moves into the darkest period yet for Cork Military Detention Barracks. Following the death of Terence MacSwiney and the introduction of martial law, the barracks moves to the centre…
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Cork's Kilmainham Ep. 3: The Chain, the Cell and the Hunger Strike
September 9, 2026 · 43 minCork's Kilmainham Episode 3: The Chain, the Cell and the Hunger Strike In Episode 3 of Cork's Kilmainham, we follow the extraordinary story of Terence MacSwiney, from prisoner in the aftermath of the 1916 Rising to Lord Mayor of Cork, and…
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Cork's Kilmainham Ep. 2: 1916, Thomas Kent, Tadhg Barry and the Hidden Grave
September 4, 2026 · 37 minWhen we think of the executions of 1916, we think of Kilmainham Gaol. But Cork has its own surviving 1916 execution site. In this episode of Undercover Irish, we return to Cork Military Detention Barracks and tell the story of Thomas…
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Cork's Kilmainham Ep. 1: From Famine to Fenians, From Cork to the Catalpa
August 27, 2026 · 33 minShow Notes After far too long away from the podcast, Undercover Irish is back with a new series exploring the extraordinary history of Cork Military Prison, a building I have come to think of as Cork's Kilmainham. Hidden in plain sight…
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What Irish Surnames Remember — Part 2: The Names That Came Ashore
June 18, 2026 · 36 minSupport on Patreon Undercover Irish — Podcasts on Irish History, Language, Songs and Story. | Patreon What Irish Surnames Remember — Part 2: The Names That Came Ashore Irish surnames are not only a story of Ó, Mac, Ní and Nic. They are…
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What Irish Surnames Remember — Part 1: Ó, Mac, Ní & Nic
June 10, 2026 · 47 minSupport the podcast: If you enjoy Undercover Irish, you can support the show on Patreon. Patreon helps keep the podcast going and supports the research, writing and production behind each episode. What Irish Surnames Remember — Part 1…