Dublin and the Great War

In the first of a three part series about Dublin and the Great War Ciaran Murray speaks to Padraig Yeates and John Dorney on the topics of anti-conscription and also the Russian revolution. Fergus Russell from An Góilín sings songs from the era.

In the second programme, Ciarán speaks to Fionnuala Walsh and Niamh Murray about the suffragette movement and women at work. Máire Ni Chróinín from An Góilín sings songs from the era.

In the third programme Ciaran is joined by Jennifer Wellington and Tom Burke to discuss the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and how the Great War is remembered. Song’s from the era are provided by Luke Cheevers, Fergus Russell and Frank Nugent. all from An Góilín singer’s.

Presented by Ciaran Murray. Produced by Donie Tarrant at Near FM. Edited by David Cullen at Near FM.

Made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television licence fee.