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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…
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When Ireland Speaks in a Woman's Voice: From Ériu to Elmes
June 5, 2026 · 35 minWhen Ireland Speaks in a Woman's Voice: From Ériu to Elmes Ireland was named after a woman. Most of us know that Ireland is called Éire in Irish, but far fewer know about Ériu, the mythological figure whose name survives in the very name…
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What Irish County Names Really Mean: Part 2
May 30, 2026 · 32 minIreland's county names are more than simple labels on a map. They are records of invasion, settlement, religion, trade, conquest, resistance, and survival. In Part 2 of What Irish County Names Really Mean, we explore how saints, Vikings…
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What Irish County Names Really Mean: Part 1
May 24, 2026 · 34 minIreland's counties feel ancient — but the county system itself is surprisingly modern. In this episode of Undercover Irish, we go back before the maps, before English colonisation , and even before Christianity to uncover the real…
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Ireland and the Sea
May 21, 2026 · 25 minIreland has always faced the water. For thousands of years, the sea shaped life along the Irish coast — feeding communities, destroying harbours, carrying storms inland, and connecting the island to the wider world. But it also left…