
About this episode
In the late 1960s, Northern Ireland erupted into major violence, marking the opening phase of The Troubles. Over three decades, this conflict would claim thousands of lives and continues to dominate life in Ireland today.
In my new exclusive supporters series, I am joined by Dr. Brian Hanley to explore how and why The Troubles began. This fascinating history begins in the 1920s when Northern Ireland was forged amid intense violence.
Over six episodes, the series explores the rising tensions of the 1960s when Nationalists demanded equality and how seminal events such as the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday proved to be pivotal moments in our history.
Episode 1 is exclusively available for supporters at https://www.patreon/irishpodcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Irish History Podcast publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Irish History Podcast

The Golden Age of Irish Smuggling
Irish History Podcast

Why Did Nazi Germany Bomb an Irish Village in 1940?
Irish History Podcast

The Sinking of the Lusitania
Irish History Podcast

Ireland’s Shipwrecks: History from the Depths
Irish History Podcast