Irish Hedgerow History Lessons: People, Places, Events, Travel

Irish Hedgerow History Lessons: People, Places, Events, Travel

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Irish Hedgerow History Lessons: People, Places, Events, Travel episodes

  • 021 Hedge Wolfetones Rising 1798
    Wolfetone, Napper Tandy, Fr. Murphy, 18th c.
    www.Irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe
    We cover the closing of the 18th century
    in this show. Theobalde Wolfetone,
    Napper Tandy, Father Murphy, and much more...
    Catholic and Protestant relations...
    32 min
  • 019 Wild Geese, Limerick treaty 17th c. ends
    www.Irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe
    This show covers the end of the 17th century
    including the exile of the Irish army to Europe
    known as the flight of the wild geese.
    See our blog notes at www.Irishroots.com
    Hosted by Peter Reilly Adams and Mike O'Laughlin
    36 min
  • 018 Williamite Wars, King James II, Battle of Boyne
    The Irish Roots Cafe www.Irishroots.com
    We continue the story of the 17th century
    wars and conflict within Ireland in the wake
    of Cromwell.
    The Protestant - Catholic conflict erupts.
    The Orangemen, The Jacobites.
    Battles that ensue.
    Be sure to listen to all of our podcast series.
    We have shows on Irish History, Irish in America,
    Irish Genealogy, and Irish Language notes for beginners.
    34 min
  • 015 Flight of the Earls, Battle of Kinsale
    Plantation of Ulster O'Neill, O'Donnell
    www.Irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe
    This session of Hedge School History
    gives us the first part of the 17th century, to
    be followed by two more episodes on the
    turbulent and violent 1600's in Ireland.
    Today we look at the Battle of Kinsale which
    begins the century, along with the Flight of
    the Earls and the beginnings of the Plantation
    of Ulster. The departure of O'Neill and O'Donnell
    marks a low point for the Irish culture.
    With todays hosts, Michael O'Laughlin and
    Peter Reilly Adams.
    29 min
  • 014 Monastic Schools
    What came before the Hedge Schools of the 17th century ?
    Well, the Bardic schools we have covered in another episode.
    Today we cover the monastic schools, that began with the
    School of Armagh, founded by Patrick in 450.
    Listen to the complete Hedge Row History Series here:
    http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/105/158/
    See all of our sessions on Genealogy; Song; Travel;
    Language; and History at the Hedge School here:
    http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/Hedge_School.html
    32 min
  • 012 The Battle of Clontarf and its aftermath
    www.Irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe
    episode 12 from the Irish Hedge School
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    About Your Session Leaders
    Both Michael and Peter are graduates of Rockhurst University,
    and have given lectures, exhibits, tours, and educational
    seminars relating to Ireland since 1984.
    Peter Reilly Adams
    Hedge School Instructor
    Peter traces his roots to the County Fermanagh and County
    Cavan. Growing up in the City of New York and influenced by
    the Irish neighborhoods, he was educated in Catholic Schools
    all his life and was a member of the Augustinian Recollect
    Order. Now in Kansas City, Kansas, he has a Bacholar
    Degree in Philosophy, Theology and History and Masters
    in Liberal Arts and Public Administration
    He has taught at every level of education over the past 40
    years and served as Assistant to the Mayor in Kansas City.
    He was the host of the Irish Radio show, Celtic Crossings
    and has led tours to Ireland for 23 years. He is a noted
    musician and a talented vocalist.
    Michael C. O'Laughlin
    Poor Scholar
    Mike O'Laughlin is the founder of the hedge school,
    and is the leading author and publisher of Irish Works
    in the field of Irish Families, Genealogy and History.
    36 min

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  1. Number 1: 021 Hedge Wolfetones Rising 1798
    32 min
  2. Number 2: 020 Irish History from the Hedgerow - 1700's
    32 min
  3. Number 3: 019 Wild Geese, Limerick treaty 17th c. ends
    36 min