History Now: Episode 36 – Elite Irishwomen in the Stuart Period
Dr Frances Nolan from Maynooth University and Dr Rachel Wilson from the University of Leeds join Barry Sheppard to discuss elite Irishwomen in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Our Parlour: Jane Holohan
Jane Holohan talks about leaving Dublin for London at 15, singing with her sister around bars and clubs and the importance of family.
History Now: Episode 35 – 19th century social history
Rhianne Morgan and Shannon Devlin talk to Barry Sheppard about their doctoral research at Queens touching on different aspects of social history in 19th century Belfast and Ulster.
History Now: Episode 33 – Brian Hanley
Dr Brian Hanley talks to Barry Sheppard about his book The Impact of the Troubles on the Republic of Ireland, 1968-79: Boiling Volcano?
Our Parlour: Joe McGuinness
Artist Joe McGuinness in conversation with Maryann Quigley and Marcia Graham.
History Now: Social History of Derry
Barry Sheppard welcomes Dr Adrian Grant to discuss his research on the social history of Derry.
Our Parlour: Jacqueline Weir
Jacqueline Weir MBE talks about her early life, involvement with The Girl Guides and meeting Prince William to receive the MBE.
Our Parlour: Derek Smyth
Maryann Quigley talks to historian Derek Smyth about World War One.
History Now: Episode 32 – Music
Music journalists Stuart Bailie and Conor McCaffrey talk to Barry Sheppard about how music trends have shaped Irish society over the past 50 years.
In Focus: Dónal Donnelly
Donal Donnelly discusses his friendship with the writer and radical Peadar O’Donnell.