This episode, once again drawing inspiration from Irish News articles from 1925 and 1975, explores debates on Irish national symbols and identity. Topics include the 1925 flag (tricolour vs harp) and anthem (Soldier's Song / Amhrán na bhFiann) controversies. They discuss how accents, sport, and symbols reflect identity and division under partition in Ireland and they recall some contrasting views on Ireland's and the UK’s EEC membership back in 1975 with some interesting reflections on how parties have changed their stances on the topic of Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Irish Athletics & Olympic Boycotts
In this episode of the Irish History Boys, Tim McGarry and Cormac Moore dive into the complex issue of Ireland's border, particularly in its territorial waters, with a splash. They explore a 1975 court case involving fishermen and the long-standing dispute over jurisdiction around areas like Lough Foyle, stemming from the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the Government of Ireland Act. The conversation also covers the deeply divisive post-partition split in Irish athletics and cycling, including the story of gold medallist Ronnie Delany. Finally, the boys touch upon the surrender of South Vietnam in 1975 as a notable event from that year. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishHistoryBoysCheck out our other social platforms TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@irishhistoryboysInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoryboys/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Boundary Commission: A Borderline Disaster
One hundred years ago, the fate of Northern Ireland hung in the balance as the Boundary Commission convened. Nationalists hoped for significant territorial transfers, while unionists, despite a public boycott, had a man on the inside. Witness interviews, absurd questions about American grain, and leaked reports led to disappointment for the Free State. Turns out, the border was more stubborn than expected, leaving many a little less satisfied and a lot more confused and angry.Watch the full video; YouTubeInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Splitters and Spurs: Football, Politics, and Fighting Cocks in Ireland
From England's '75 Belfast dilemma and the IFA/FAI split over biased selections to a rogue all-Ireland team facing Brazil, this episode tackles football's thorny Irish history. We also cock a snook at cross-border cockfighting escapades in 1925, proving some things unite Ireland, even if it's illegal bird-on-bird action.Watch the full video; YouTubeInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Locked Up and Lines Drawn: Internment, Borders, and Banned Booze
From the revival of internment debates sparked by a Belfast priest's letter in 1975 to revisiting the still-fuzzy lines of the Boundary Commission, the Irish History Boys delve into thorny issues of the past. They also take a detour to the dry lands of American Prohibition, proving that some things, like a decent pint, are hard to keep locked down – unlike those caught up in internment without trial. It’s a potent brew of history, controversy, and the occasional historical curveball.Watch the full video; YouTubeInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Tim McGarry and Historian Cormac Moore select the stories from the archives of The Irish News that bring Irish history to life in enlightening and amusing ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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