History
Anne O'Donoghue on 14 Oct 2021
Irish Country Living Podcast #39: food - then and now
Anne O'Donoghue talks to Mike Gibney, emeritus professor of food and health at University College Dublin (UCD), about the history and the future of food.
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Books: an extract from Food through the Ages
This extract from Food Through The Ages: A Popular History by Mike Gibney, explains the rise of one of Ireland’s most-loved foods, the potato.
Janine Kennedy on 06 Oct 2021
Keeping ag heritage alive with Moiled and Droimeann cattle
Janine Kennedy speaks with James Gannon, who makes raw milk Cloonconra Cheese from his small, native Irish herd of Moiled and Droimeann cattle in Co Roscommon.
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 Oct 2021
Jade Jordan on identity, race and racism in Ireland
Jade Jordan released her new book, Nanny, Ma and Me, in recent weeks. It has opened up a whole conversation around identity, race and racism in Ireland, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Tales from the Parish: St Dahalin, early Irish saint and miracle worker
Clodagh Finn is an Irish journalist who specialises in the history (or HERstory) of great Irish women. She shares an excerpt from her book, the story of St Dahalin in Co Kerry, with Janine Kennedy.
Contributor on 08 Sep 2021
Endearing Engines: the Morris Minor
The Morris Minor was a popular car in its day. Pat McCarrick is here to tell the story of this Endearing Engine - and why it deserves a place in Irish motoring history
Leo Powell on 01 Sep 2021
The Front Row: the Wild Atlantic Way in art form
The rugged landscape of the west of Ireland has inspired many an artist and this exhibition is proof of that.
Amii McKeever on 28 Jul 2021
Holidaying at Home: what to do in Killaloe
The McKeevers started their holiday at home Clare adventure in the town(s) of Killaloe and Ballina (Co Tipperary). There’s a lot to do in Killaloe, writes Amii McKeever.
Janine Kennedy on 21 Jul 2021
The Irish Patchwork Society is keeping quilting in Ireland alive
In the final instalment of her three-part series on Irish cottage industry, Janine Kennedy speaks with members of the Irish Patchwork Society about the art and heritage of quilting.
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Great Irish Paintings: The Battle of Aughrim
Liam Clancycontinues his series on Great Irish Paintings, sharing stories from some of Ireland’s most iconic artists and their work. This week, it’s all about John Mulvany and his work The Battle of Aughrim.
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Endearing Engines: the Ford Escort
Pat McCarrick is back by popular demand with his series on Endearing Engines, depicting historic Irish relationships with iconic vehicles. This month, it’s all about the Anglia-killing Ford Escort.
Anne O'Donoghue on 14 Jul 2021
My Country Living: Shillelagh making in Co Wicklow
Shillelagh making has been a tradition in Liam Kealy’s family for generations, one he is very much upholding. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
on 16 Jun 2021
Travelling back in tillage time
As well as the Pierce’s exhibition at the Irish Agricultural Museum, there are displays on pivotal times in Irish farming history.
Contributor on 16 Jun 2021
A Week in the Country
Find out what the ICL team were up to this week in the country
on 09 Jun 2021
A step back in agri time at Johnstown Castle
The surname Pierce is known far and wide across the agri-machinery industry. Emily Crowley got to grips with the history of Pierce's Foundry at the Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle and Gardens
Contributor on 09 Jun 2021
Tales from the Parish: South Presentation Convent
Dr Gillian O’Brien is reader in modern Irish history at Liverpool John Moores University and is the author of The Darkness Echoing: Exploring Ireland’s Places of Famine, Death and Rebellion.
Anne O'Donoghue on 19 May 2021
Museums and galleries with the easing of restrictions
With museums and galleries some of the first amenities to reopen, many may be encouraged to make a trip. Anne O’Donoghue has some options around the country.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Tales from the Parish: the Great Western
Every parish has a story. This week, we hear from historian Andrew Doherty who regales us with the story of a local ship with great agricultural importance
Contributor on 24 Feb 2021
Historical tales from the parish: a wrongful execution
Every parish has a story - 80 years ago, Harry Gleeson of New-Inn, Co Tipperary was tried and hanged for the murder of Mary ‘Moll’ McCarthy. Local historian Conor Hammersley shares their tragic tale
Damien O'Reilly on 20 Jan 2021
Damien’s Diary: Ireland’s greatest shame and atrocity
Damien takes a look at some of the horrific times in Ireland’s history, and acknowledges the tireless work of Catherine Corless.