A Life In Linen: In Conversation with Irvine Devitt
Fiona McKelvie, founder of Irish linen and vintage haberdashery specialist McBurney and Black, talks to Irvine Devitt who spent most of his life involved with the linen industry. After studying French and German at Queens University, Irvine joined the linen manufacturers William Ewart & Sons Ltd as a clerical assistant in the sales department. Irvine […]
History Now: The Forgotten Irish in Latin America with Tim Fanning
Historian and Journalist Tim Fanning talks about the early Irish immigrants who contributed significantly to Latin American history.
History Now: James Baldwin’s America with Eddie S Glaude Jr.
Interview with American Academic Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Novel Ideas: Bill Rolston: Ireland, Colonialism and the Unfinished Revolution
Bill Rolston on his new book, co-authored with Dr Robbie McVeigh, ‘Anois ar theacht an tSamhraidh: Ireland, Colonialism and the Unfinished Revolution’.
History Now: ‘From Whence I Came’ with Donnacha Ó Beacháin
Donnacha O Beacháin Professor of Politics at Dublin City University talks about ‘From Whence I Came: The Kennedy Legacy, Ireland and America’ a collection of writings about the Kennedy family and the politics of Ireland and the United States.
In Focus: The Lost Presbyterian Meeting Houses
Historian Tom Hartley traces the history of lost Presbyterian Meeting Houses from 17th to 19th Century Belfast.
In Focus: The Diary of Bobby Sands
New edition of The Diary of Bobby Sands released for 40th Anniversary with interview with Danny Morrison and readings and reflections from young people.
History Now: How To Hide An Empire with Daniel Immerwahr
Barry Sheppard talks to author Daniel Immerwahr about his book ‘How To Hide An Empire – A History of the Greater United States’.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 6
In this episode we learn about the devastation of the Belfast Blitz.
In Focus: May Day in Belfast
Memories of May Day in Belfast with Margaret Galloway and Joe Bowers.