The Irish have a reputation for eccentricity, and it's not entirely undeserved. Join us on a tour through some of the most memorable, from one of Dublin's most loved characters, to Dublin's most famous madams, via vegan farmers, aristocratic jailrats, and the only High Queen of Ireland. Ireland wouldn't be the same without wild old characters like these

Wild Old Times is a podcast about the strange and obscure corners of Irish history, written and presented by Ciaran Conliffe.

Our logo is by Liffy Designs.

The opening theme is The Cat That Ate The Candle. The closing theme is The Parting Glass. Both were recorded by Gregory Mahan and are used under a Creative Commons license. You can find more of his music at https://tinwhistler.com

Wild Old Times is recorded at Farset Labs in Belfast. Learn more about Northern Ireland’s favourite hackerspace at https://farsetlabs.org.uk