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How was the Famine described by witnesses, by those trying to help and by those facing starvation? Performed by top Irish actors, Famine Monologues is a 6 part fictional series on the Irish Famine wri... more
FAQs about Famine Monologues:How many episodes does Famine Monologues have?The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
August 30, 2021TrailerA six part fictional series on The Irish Famine, written by Anna Carey and performed by five leading Irish Actors as part of the Great Famine Project on RTE.ie/history....more2minPlay
August 30, 20211. The Cottier Girl's StoryWe meet Catherine, a young cottier woman from the West of Ireland whose life will be transformed by the arrival of the potato blight. Catherine is played by Caitriona Ennis....more10minPlay
August 30, 20212. The Doctor's StoryWe meet Dr. Daniel Donovan from Skibbereen in Co Cork who describes in a letter written to a newspaper, the sad details of his practice among a famine–stricken people. Dr. Donovan is played by Ray Scannell....more9minPlay
August 30, 20213. The British Official’s StoryA British Civil Servant who shares his views and opinions on “the Irish Situation“. This part is played by Frank Blake....more10minPlay
August 30, 20214. The Quaker's StoryWe meet an American “relief worker”, who describes her experiences while living in Ireland during the Famine. The Relief Worker is played by Anne Byrne....more11minPlay
August 30, 20215. The Mother's StoryA destitute young mother describes the horror of being evicted. The young Mother is played by Aisling Kearns....more8minPlay
August 30, 20216. The Emigrant's StoryWe meet a young Irish Emigrant, who has a rude awakening in Liverpool. The Emigrant is played by Caitriona Ennis....more10minPlay
FAQs about Famine Monologues:How many episodes does Famine Monologues have?The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.