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Michael Laffan studied at Gonzaga College, University College Dublin, Trinity Hall Cambridge and the Institute for European History in Mainz. Having lectured briefly at the University of East Anglia he took up a post in UCD, where he taught for over three decades and served in various positions, including as head of the School of History and Archives, before retiring in 2010. He has lectured widely in Ireland and across the globe. From 2010 to 2012 he was president of the Irish Historical Society; he is now an emeritus professor in UCD.
The Irish Revolution was a module taught by Professor Laffan in the School of History and Archives, University College Dublin from the late 1970’s until his retirement in 2010. In association with the UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies and History Hub all 10 of the lectures were recorded by Real Smart Media and are available to stream / download via Apple, Spotify, RSS feed and Soundcloud (links are below).
Since it was first made available to podcast on History Hub in 2012, Professor Laffan’s highly engaging series has proven to be tremendously popular with academic and public audiences alike, and was even the No. 1 podcast series on iTunes in Ireland shortly after its launch. To date there have been over 1 million downloads/plays of Professor Laffan’s lecture series.
The Irish Revolution – module description
The lecture series covers a tumultuous period in Irish history and examines the interaction of different groups (in particular unionists, moderate and radical nationalists, and the British), the causes and impact of events (such as the Home Rule Crisis, the Easter Rising, and the Treaty), and patterns of continuity and discontinuity in the period spanning the First World War.
For people interested in learning about this tumultuous period in Irish history the good news is that the series is now more accessible than ever.
The Irish Revolution
For people interested in learning about this tumultuous period in Irish history the good news is that the series is now more accessible than ever. The podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud and via RSS Feed.
You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud and via RSS Feed. The full list of episodes from The Irish Revolution are embedded below.
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Listen on Apple ¦ Soundcloud ¦ Spotify
Since 2011, researchers from a range of disciplines including History, Irish, English, Archaeology and Art History, have presented papers at Tudor and Stuart Ireland conferences. History Hub, in association with Real Smart Media, has produced more than 290 podcasts from these conferences.
The Military Welfare History Network provides a networking and dissemination platform for scholars who are research active in military welfare history.
In 2024 the Military Welfare History Network (MWHN) hosted its third international conference at the University of Leeds on 20 and 21 June. Led by Prof Jessica Meyer, the organising team hosted a two-day event at Leeds on the theme of ‘Economies of Military Welfare: conversations between past and present’. The conference was generously supported by the University of Leeds and the Economic History Society. Two papers recorded at the conference are now available to podcast.
History Hub presents a series of interviews between our editor Dr Irial Glynn and a number of leading experts on the history of xenophobia. The key question the series grapples with is: what causes xenophobia? Why are certain people hostile towards or afraid of immigrants or of people who come from different cultural backgrounds? Does it stem from anger related to a real or perceived decline in living standards? Does it reflect discomfort with the pace of social change or increasing societal diversity? Or is it connected to the arrival of charismatic and innovative politicians and well-organised far right parties?
UCD offers a variety of study options and entry pathways, ranging from full-time degrees to short-term courses for pure interest. Lifelong Learning offers all adult learners the opportunity to explore a subject of their choice without the pressure of an examination. Open Learning is a flexible way of studying history part-time at UCD. Explore your UCD History options for the coming year.
