Guinness is the most iconic Irish brand of all time. A large part of its success is based on a history the company has carefully crafted around the beer. However like all histories, the actual history of Guinness is complicated. In this episode, I am joined by Eoin Tabb and DJ Walsh to explore some of the more controversial aspects of the history of Guinness. So tune in to uncover the untold stories behind Ireland's famous stout.Get Tickets for my first live show of 2024 at the Cork Podcast Festival on September 6th https://corkpodcastfestival.ie/the-irish-history-podcast/Check out Dj & Eoin's show Snugcast https://shows.acast.com/snugcastYou can find Eoin's show Irish Haematology Oncology Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/irish-haematology-oncology-podcast/id1743682304 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.
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Released:
Aug 7, 2024
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The Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through Ireland's fascinating past. This podcast is not just dates but an enthralling account of Ireland's history, looking at daily life through the ages.
The show is currently focused on the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s (see below), while the archive contains the stories of Ireland's ancient High Kings, Viking raiders and the Norman Invasion of the Middle Ages.
The story of the Great Famine has proved the most popular to date,
Between 1845 and 1851, during one of the worst Famine's in modern history one million Irish people died. The podcast looks at how this happened and who was responsible. The series also tells the story of the survivors. From rebellion to riots & evictions to emigration when you download the show you embark on a facinating and vivid journey to the world your ancestors lived in.
These events not only changed Ireland but also numerous countries across the globe. Irish famine emigrants established communities in the USA, Britain, Canada, Australia and further afield. This series is the story of your ancestors who lived through world changing events.
