Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast
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3,000 miles of ocean separate Ireland from the USA, but both countries share a deep and intertwined history. Links between North America and Ireland predate Columbus, stretching back over 1,000 years. Since then, Irish people have shaped the history of the United States. From Ann 'Goody' Glover, who was hanged as a witch in Boston in the 17th century, to JFK, the story of the Irish in the US is fascinating. Join historians Damian Sheils and Fin Dwyer as they join forces to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Irish American history. In Season 1 Fin and Damian explore fascinating topics including Who was the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic? The Story of Goody Glover who was hanged as a witch in Boston. What was it like to emigrate during the Great Famine of the 1840s? How Irish people shaped the US Civil War? And much more... Subscribe and join Fin and Damian on this fascinating journey through our history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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39. St Patrick: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
As the Irish communities prepare to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Fin and Damian look at who he was and what we know about his life. From his early days in the late Roman Empire to his time in Ireland as a slave and his role in conversion Ireland to Christianity. Terry O’Hagan’s Vox Hiberionacum https
38. Early Catholic Power in New York: Rise and Resistance
The beginnings of the Catholic Irish story in New York City are usually associated with the mid-nineteenth century. But in the immediate wake of the Revolution, a small, vibrant community had already begun to establish itself, quickly making an impact on the religious, political and social life of N
37. American Emigrants in Irish Folklore
Irish folklore often recalls an ancient past. However, in this episode Fin and Damian explore how America and the experiences of Irish emigrants had already become part of folklore by the early twentieth century. Set down almost 100 years ago, among the stories you will hear tales of ghosts that ref