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.
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Ireland's WW2 Neutrality: Isolation or Strategy?
In this episode, the boy are exploring Ireland's complex history of neutrality. The WWII decision is tackled in response to a audience question, highlighting its "pro-ally" nature despite limited military capacity and post-war criticism from Churchill. Hear about De Valera's controversial condolences on the death of Hitler and a prophetic 1925 call for Ireland to maintain neutrality against aerial war. This episode also covers the UK's 1975 EEC referendum, Fermanagh's changing politics, and the modern New Ireland debate, questioning neutrality's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ulster Covenant: Ireland's Forgotten Turning Point
In this episode, Cormac and Tim dive into the turbulent years before Irish independence — asking whether Home Rule could have prevented decades of violence. They explore the origins of the Home Rule movement, the rise of Edward Carson and the Ulster Covenant, and why unionists in Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan ultimately felt abandoned. The episode also touches on the historic Queen of Denmark's 1975 visit to the Soviet Union, the first royal visit since the Romanovs' execution. Listener questions are answered throughout. 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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