Recently, my family and I took a DNA test to see what our lineage is. I was extremely surprised to find that I am 98% Irish. I expected a wider mix as most people in America get on those tests. We looked deeper into our history until we found some of our Irish ancestors coming to America. Anyways, that isn’t the point. Knowing this, I wanted to reconnect with my family’s history because it’s common for most Americans to lose touch with traditions, history, etc. So I was searching high and low for podcasts on Irish history. Then, I found this one. I have binged so many episodes already, and it is something I look forward to listening to every day! Kevin makes listening to history entertaining, as if listening to a story (instead of being monotoned like all my past history professors). You can tell the effort and love he puts into this podcast. Also, extremely well researched. The more I listen, the more excited I am to learn more. Learning about my ancestor’s history has given me something I didn’t realize I was missing, and Kevin makes it so much fun. So thank you Kevin and his team for this podcast. Keep doing what y’all are doing. I’m going to recommend this podcast to everyone I know! :)

One of my favorite Irish history podcast Kevins research and well told history of Ireland fantastic and entertaining.keep up the great work Kevin. Sean Yonkers New York

There are a lot of garbage podcasts out there, this one is, so far, excellent. They are well researched, the host is both knowledgeable and insightful. I wish the episodes were longer, 45 minutes is a better length for me, especially when driving.

Happy to have another Irish History Podcast in the world. The host is does a great job. Cheers from Asheville NC.

I love this podcast! So much great history told in a way that really bring the people to life. I am so glad I found this podcast! Keep up the great work!!!!

I am a history lover, and this is hands down the best history podcast I’ve listened, Irish of otherwise, and I’ve listened to many. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

as an american who is moving to Ireland, this podcast has been very helpful for me learning the history of my future home

My family started listening when visiting Ireland this summer on the long drive from Dingle to Dublin. We became obsessed. You would think that a blow by blow description of British-Irish negotiations would be tortuous, however Kevin makes the events and personalities come alive. I eagerly await each new episode!

Interesting, informative, engaging! I came late to this, when it already had over 60 episodes, but changed the settings so it played “oldest to newest” and was able to hear it in chronological order. Binge-listened while walking the dog or cooking. Short episodes, just enough to absorb each time.

Definitely do have a listen. The quick episodes are easy to digest and shed light on varying perspectives of Irish history.

Super informative and fascinating podcast! As an American it’s been great to learn about Ireland’s history. Highly recommend!!

Interesting podcast and some very in depth sourcing and lesser known stories . Should be titled the History of Irish Revolution As we are 56 episodes into the revolutionary period and can't remember an episode not about this period .

Thanks for all you do!

I just found this podcast a couple of weeks ago. And all I can say is wow! Kevin has a wonderful voice and great comic timing. This is such as serious topic that comic relief is needed and he provides it. I usually listen to three or four episodes together since they are about 15 minutes each which at first thought they would be too short to get much detail, but he gets a lot in those 15 minutes. Definitely recommend!

Comical how biased this show is. Definitely not history

This podcast is amazing and I am using it to learn about the country I am going to vacation to.

It’s a History of the formation of modern Ireland and its great. It’s in short digestible episodes. Oddly enough, I’ve since come to learn that de Valera met my forbears in his trip to the US and that his visit was viewed as a strange novelty event.

I am an American with little knowledge of Irish history. This is fantastic!! Thank you!!

Comprehensive and enjoyable journey through Irish history in bite-sized segments. One of my favorites.

A great and informative podcast presented in a really entertaining fashion! Perfect find on my walk home.