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Talk About Ireland

IRELAND'S HOPE - Interview with Midlands 103FM

On Sunday September 19th 1847 a public meeting took place on the Fair Green in the village of Holycross, Co. Tipperary. The meeting was organised by farmer-turned-journalist, James Fintan Lalor, who lived near Abbeyleix in Queen’s County. On Saturday September 19th 2020, the 173rd anniversary of that fateful meeting, "Ireland's Hope", James P. Bruce's new study of James Fintan Lalor, was launched in Holycross. A general discussion followed addresses by the two main speakers. A contribution from the floor sparked a debate about Lalor's relevance to the Ireland of 2020. The ensuing exchanges were lively - and occasionally heated. (I apologise for a technical fault that interrupted the recording at the 11-minute mark.  I hope this does not mar your enjoyment of what turned out to be an interesting discussion.) 

Ireland's Hope: The "peculiar theories" of James Fintan Lalor (Part 3)

On Sunday September 19th 1847 a public meeting took place on the Fair Green in the village of Holycross, Co. Tipperary. The meeting was organised by farmer-turned-journalist, James Fintan Lalor, who lived near Abbeyleix in Queen’s County. On Saturday September 19th 2020, the 173rd anniversary of that fateful meeting, "Ireland's Hope", James P. Bruce's new study of James Fintan Lalor, was launched in Holycross. Following his keynote speech the principal speaker, John Waters, introduced the author, James P. Bruce.

Ireland's Hope: The "peculiar theories" of James Fintan Lalor (Part 2)

On Sunday September 19th 1847 a public meeting took place on the Fair Green in the village of Holycross, Co. Tipperary. The meeting was organised by farmer-turned-journalist, James Fintan Lalor, who lived near Abbeyleix in Queen’s County. On Saturday September 19th 2020, the 173rd anniversary of that fateful meeting, "Ireland's Hope", James P. Bruce's new study of James Fintan Lalor, was launched in Holycross. The principal speaker was writer and commentator, John Waters. He was introduced by Stephen Bruce.

Ireland's Hope: The "peculiar theories" of James Fintan Lalor (Part 1)

by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu (1814-1873) First published: 1870. J. P. Bruce (Narrator). Maria Bruce (Mary Ryan, Nell Ryan, Con Ryan, Peg Ryan, Princess). Music by Seán Ó Riada & Ceoltóirí Cualann (The Playboy of the Western World)  

The Child That Went With The Fairies

Highlights from episodes featuring John Waters, Martin Mansergh, Kevin Myers, Johnny Duhan, and Bob Quinn.

Highlights (Season 1)

In this special edition of Talk About Ireland I examine life in Ireland between 1939 and 1945, the period known as the Emergency. I am joined by local historian, James Scannell, to help me delve into the legislative and social dimensions of the Emergency. I also draw upon the following scholarly resources: T. Ryle Dwyer, Eamon de Valera (Dublin, 1991). Brian Girvin, The Emergency: neutral Ireland, 1939-45 (London, 2006). Helen Litton, The World War II years: the Irish Emergency: an illustrated history (Dublin, 2001). Clair Wills, That neutral island: a cultural history of Ireland during the Second World War (London, 2007). Ian S. Wood, Ireland during the Second World War (London, 2002).  

The Emergency

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Bob Quinn, film-maker and author. In Part 2 we discuss advertising vs. religion, consumerism, musical and literary culture, political chicanery, and climate change. (Interview recorded 4 Mar 2020)

Bob Quinn, 2/2

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Bob Quinn, film-maker and author. In Part 1 we discuss the evolution of Irish television, de Valera's Ireland, feminism, and the decline of the Catholic Church (Interview recorded 4 Mar 2020)

Bob Quinn, 1/2

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Johnny Duhan, singer, songwriter, and author. In Part 2 we discuss corruption within the Catholic Church, spirituality and materialism, foreign direct investment, and the promise of the 1960s. (Interview recorded 26 Feb 2020)

Johnny Duhan, 2/2

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Johnny Duhan, singer, songwriter, and author. In Part 1 we discuss the 1960s cultural revolution, Ireland's literary heritage, and the recent history of the Catholic Church in Ireland (Interview recorded 26 Feb 2020)

Johnny Duhan, 1/2

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest John Waters, writer and commentator. In Part 2 we discuss Ireland's musical and literary development, corporate Ireland, patriotism and nationalism, and the spirit of Ireland. (Interview recorded 17 Jan 2020.)

John Waters, 2/2

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest John Waters, writer and commentator. In Part 1 we discuss the 1990 presidential election, Lemass economic expansion, abortion referendums, and Ireland's colonial history. (Interview recorded 17 Jan 2020.)

John Waters, 1/2

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Kevin Myers, newspaper columnist, author, and broadcaster. In Part 2 we discuss the NI Troubles, dissent in secular society, sex and procreation, Brexit, and nationalism vs. globalism. (Interview recorded 23 Jan 2020.)

Kevin Myers 2/2

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Kevin Myers, newspaper columnist, author, and broadcaster. In Part 1 we discuss the sexual revolution, the growth of secularism, immigration, and Ireland's historical legacy. (Interview recorded 23 Jan 2020.)

Kevin Myers 1/2

In Talk About Ireland Jim Bruce and his guests offer insights into the country, past, present, and future.