The 12th of July & the Orange Order: History, Controversy & Culture Wars
In this episode of The Irish History Boys, Cormac and Tim explore the deep history and controversy behind the 12th of July, Orange Order parades, and the ongoing battle over flags and identity in Northern Ireland. From sectarian tensions to cultural traditions, they unpack how these issues still shape Irish life today. They also answer your questions on two major historical moments: the influence of Charles Stewart Parnell and the significance of the often-overlooked 1780 Rebellion.🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn📧Mailing list - https://shorturl.at/BX6fu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Forgotten Famine and Faith in Football
In this revealing episode of The Irish History Boys, Tim and Cormac revisit the ever-controversial Boundary Commission, explore the fall of the Sunday football ban in 1970s Northern Ireland, and uncover the forgotten famine that struck the West of Ireland in 1925.🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn📧Mailing list - https://shorturl.at/BX6fu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bloody Sunday & The Wrongfully Convicted Birmingham 6
In this gripping episode of The Irish History Boys, Cormac and Tim take a hard look at two of the most defining events in Ireland’s recent past: the wrongful conviction of the Birmingham Six and the deadly injustice of Bloody Sunday. They explore how the British state failed, how public trust was broken, and how the pursuit of truth continues decades later. They also discuss Derry City FC’s ambition to re-join the football League in the 70s, and the long wait that ensues. Plus a huge announcement - The Boys will be taking the podcast outside of the studio for the first ever live event!🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn📧Mailing list - https://shorturl.at/BX6fu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Power, Promises & Patriotism: 1975 Convention, George Best’s Court Case & Ireland 100 years later
In this episode Cormac and Tim discuss Northern Ireland's failed constitutional convention in 1975, producing an anti-power sharing, unionist majority. They also explore the time football legend George Best was taken to court for breaking a promise to marry (yes, really), and reflect on the highs and headlines of Ireland’s 2016 centenary year.🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn📧Mailing list - https://shorturl.at/BX6fu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Education Divided: Why Northern Ireland Never Achieved Integration
In this episode, the boys dive into the complex and often painful history of integration in Northern Ireland, exploring the 1925 Education Act and its failed impact. They also discuss the assassination of JFK and how without this pivotal moment in history, Cormac would not be with us today.🎟️Live show tickets - https://shorturl.at/AbQKn📧Mailing list - https://shorturl.at/BX6fu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Tim McGarry and Historian Cormac Moore select the stories from the archives of The Irish News that bring Irish history to life in enlightening and amusing ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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