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History and Community – History of the Harp.

Paul Walsh September 9, 2021

Dennis Mcintyre takes a look at the history of the harp as a musical instrument and the history of the ‘Brian Boru’ harp in Trinity College. Dennis also looks at how the harp became the national emblem and that of Guinness.

History and Community – The Early History of Dublin.

Paul Walsh September 9, 2021

Dennis Mcintyre discusses the early history of Dublin, the meaning and origin of Atha Cliath and Dubh linn. Dennis also explains the term ‘Jackeen’.

History and Community – The Puck Fair.

Paul Walsh September 9, 2021

Dennis Mcintyre looks back on the history of the annual Puck Fair, Ireland’s Oldest Traditional Fair. Also North Bay Dublin Pubs Part 4.

History and Community – St Lawrence O’ Toole.

Paul Walsh September 2, 2021

Dennis Mcintyre tells the story of Dublins patron saint, St Lawrence O’ Toole.

History and Community – The Ancient Tailteann Games.

Paul Walsh September 2, 2021

Dennis Mcintyre looks back at The Ancient Tailteann Games, an ancient Irish sporting and cultural festival that began in 632 BC. Also North Bay Dublin Pubs Part 3.

History and Community – Pilgrims and Pilgrimages

Paul Walsh September 2, 2021

Dennis McIntyre looks at Pilgrims and Pilgrimages in Ireland, particularly climbing ‘The Reek’ at Croagh Patrick. Also part 2 of North Dublin Bay Pubs.

History and Community – North Dublin Bay Pubs.

Paul Walsh August 5, 2021

Denis McIntyre chats about some of the pubs in the North Dublin Bay area.

History and Community – Black Death in 14th Century Ireland.

Paul Walsh August 5, 2021

Denis McIntyre takes a look at the Black Death in Ireland in the 14th Century and the cholera epidemic in Dublin in 1832. Also discussed is Bram Stoker and Dracula, the origins of St. Swithens Day and more!

History and Community – Bianconi Cars in the 19th Century.

Paul Walsh August 5, 2021

Denis McIntyre takes a look at Charles Bianconi and Bianconi Cars in the 19th Century and also the grave robbers of Dublin, also in the 19th Century.

History and Community – Transport over the years.

Paul Walsh July 29, 2021

Denis McIntyre takes a look at some of the changes railroads brought to Dublin Transport including the DART and Luas and the Hill of Howth Tram.

History and Community – Dublin North Bay Area Transport.

Paul Walsh July 8, 2021

Denis McIntyre looks back at the transport and transport systems in the Dublin Bay Area over the years.

History and Community – Dublin Street Characters.

Paul Walsh July 8, 2021

Denis McIntyre chats about some of the memorable street characters from Dublin’s past.

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