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The History and Heritage Podcast

Join Liam Blake on The History and Heritage Podcast as we uncover Ireland’s hidden stories, legendary figures, and rich cultural traditions—while connecting them to the wider world. From ancient Irish customs to pivotal global events, each episode brings history to life with expert insight, gripping narratives, and the fascinating links between Ireland’s past and the history that shaped us all. Perfect for history buffs, heritage lovers, and anyone curious about the secrets of Ireland and

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The Sack of Baltimore 3: The Sack of Baltimore

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/04/21

Finally, we get to the actual event itself.From Military tactics, to putting you right in one of the houses, to the role of William Harris... Join Liam Blake as he guides you through this most under-appreciated of events, and the importance of the actions of Mr. Harris. Enjoy! Share! https://www.instagram.com/liamblakepodcaster/

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10:02

The Sack of Baltimore 2: On the Shore of Baltimore

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/04/16

Well, Last week we met the players, now we get to the warm up! If you've ever wondered about 17th Century Piracy, Slavery, Seafaring or Irish History (of course!) This episode is for you! Join Liam Blake as he takes you on board the Man-o-War and Polacca (listen to the episode to learn about what that is!) only a "musket" shot off the coast. Knowing they could be rumbled with a shout or even a sneeze, follow the Murat Reis and the Corsairs as they scout the opposition before the SACK OF

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14:30

The Sack of Baltimore 1: The Gathering Storm

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/04/10

What do you get when you cross a Dutch-born Algerian Pirate with a Protestant Settlement in 1630s Ireland, and mix in disposessed Catholics?The SACK OF BALTIMORE! Join Liam Blake as he takes you through the setting and key players in the lead up to one of Ireland's biggest hidden historical moments, on The History and Heritage Podcast!

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Part 3: Post War, Massey-Ferguson, Post-Tractors, and...

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/03/31

Hello everyone!Here is the FINAL episode in my "people you wouldn't think are Irish" series, and the FINAL episode on the life of Henry George "Harry" Ferguson; Founder Pilot, Formula 1 pioneer, and Founder of the great Massey-Ferguson Company! Hope you Enjoy!

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10:23

Part 2: Harry Ferguson- War; and his Big Break

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Hello Everyone!Welcome back to the life of Harry Ferguson! Last time we left you "in the lurch" of World War one was just about to start. Well, in THIS episode, Henry George Ferguson (his full name) gets brought in by the Irish authorities to a very important role, and ends up in the environment he'd been trying to escape since he was a teenage boy! It was just as well for history that he did go back, because it led to the invention of "The Ferguson System", which led to his meeting with the

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9:22

Part 1: Harry Ferguson- Problem-Solver extraodrinaire

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/03/19

If you have anything to do with Agriculture, you'll know the name Massey Ferguson, right? Well he's Irish, or Northern-Irish at least, and this here is a time machine all the way back through his story! hope you enjoy!

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14:56

From the Kingdom to The Kingdom!: Lord Herbert Kitchener

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/03/10

How does a boy born in County Kerry become the face of Britain’s wartime recruitment?In this episode of The History and Heritage Podcast, Liam Blake traces the remarkable journey of Herbert Kitchener, born near Ballylongford in the shadow of the Great Famine. From an Irish childhood shaped by land, empire, and tension, Kitchener rises through the British Army to global fame. The episode follows his path across imperial battlefields, including the dramatic Battle of Omdurman, before returning to the

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14:37

English? French? IRISH!: Ninette de Valois

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Join Liam Blake as he takes you through the life of one of Ireland's most interesting of Daughters: Ninette de Valois!Born Edris Stannus, in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, she defied all expectations (particularly her father's) to become, in part thanks to her family's cook, the most famous and consequential dancers the world has ever seen

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10:04

Not Quite English: The Irish Roots of Ernest Shackleton

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Most people think they know Ernest Shackleton.An English imperial hero. A figure of polar legend. A product of empire. But look closer. Born in Kildare and shaped by the radical Quaker culture of Ballitore, Shackleton carried an Irish instinct for leadership long before the ice closed in around the Endurance. His famous calm under pressure — and his refusal to sacrifice men for glory — did not appear from nowhere. They were formed. In this episode of The History & Heritage Podcast, we trace the

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12:54

Ireland's Hidden Hands: Arthur Wellesley, Duke of...

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Arthur Wellesley is remembered as a British icon.In reality, he was Irish-born, Irish-shaped, and surrounded by Irish soldiers at every stage of his life. From his childhood at Dangan Castle in County Meath, through his years in the Irish Parliament, to India, the Peninsula, and finally Waterloo, this episode explores the hidden Irish foundations of the man known as the Duke of Wellington. Along the way: – disputed birthplaces and Irish memory – the violin, the red coat, and self-reinvention –

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17:13

The Emerald Corridor: Ireland and Poland

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Ireland and Poland are usually linked in the modern imagination by EU migration and contemporary politics.But their relationship is far older — stretching back over 5,000 years. This episode traces the long, forgotten connections between the two countries, from Bronze Age DNA and Baltic trade routes, through medieval Irish monks in Krakow, Irish mercenaries fighting for Polish kings, Polish famine relief in the west of Ireland, Cold War solidarity, and finally the modern Polish community in Ireland

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14:39

Entangled Emerald: Ireland and Egypt

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/02/04

What if the "operating system" for ancient Irish spirituality was actually coded in the Egyptian desert? In this episode, we peel back the layers of a 3,500-year-old bilateral relationship that connects the Nile Valley to the Atlantic coast. This isn't just a story of myths and legends—it is a documentable history of moving people and power.We dive into the "3–2–1" of this extraordinary connection: three recurring systems (trade, religion, and empire), two things that always move (people and

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12:26

Emerald Echoes: Ireland and South Korea

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Did you know South Korea is often called the "Ireland of Asia"? 🇮🇪🇰🇷 From shared struggles for independence to modern classroom innovations, our histories are more connected than you think.📍 1920: The Tonga Ilbo reported on the massive funeral of Cork Mayor Tomás Mac Curtain, assassinated by British police on March 20, 1920. Just months later, the world mourned the death of hunger striker Terence MacSwiney. ⚔️ 1951: During the Korean War, the Royal Ulster Rifles and 8th King’s Royal Irish

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12:51

Emerald Roots: The Irish legacy in Argentina

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Emerald Roots: The Irish Legacy in Argentina Think you know the Irish diaspora? Think again. Argentina is home to the largest Irish-descended community outside the English-speaking world. From Tomas and Juan Farrell in 1536 to World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, this episode uncovers the untold stories of Irish settlers, military heroes, rebellious flag-raisers, and cultural icons who shaped Argentina. Join me on The History and Heritage Podcast as we trace the rhythms of Irish life across the

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5:25

Where are we going in 2026?

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2026/01/13

Irish history did not stay in Ireland.This episode sets the direction for The History & Heritage Podcast in 2026 — not through announcements, but through intent. The year ahead explores Irish lives under pressure, at home and abroad. From Irish shepherds on the Argentine pampas, to songs that carried memory when language faded, to the often-unacknowledged Irish influence on British public life. It also opens space deliberately. Some episodes will be shaped by listener questions, family

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13:57

Irish Surnames — More Than a Name

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2025/12/23

Irish surnames weren’t chosen. They were inherited long before birth — and they told the world exactly where you stood.Long before much of Europe had fixed family names, Ireland was already encoding kinship, obligation, protection, and memory into language itself. This episode looks at how Irish surnames actually worked, why they appeared so early, and how conquest and bureaucracy broke their grammar. It’s not a lesson in genealogy — it’s an attempt to relearn how to read a system that once held

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Surname Series: Leahy/Lahy

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2025/12/16

This episode of The History and Heritage Podcast examines the Irish surname Leahy, along with variants such as Lahey and Leahey.Although often treated as a single family name, Leahy derives from two distinct Gaelic lineages with different meanings, social roles, and regional histories. The episode explores how anglicisation, regional pronunciation, and administrative record-keeping caused separate families to be recorded under the same spellings. A grounded exploration of language, identity, and

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Surname Series: Flanagan

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2025/12/09

“Certavi et vici — I have fought and I have conquered.”Few family mottos carry as much lived experience as the Flanagan line. From the medieval chiefs of Roscommon to Olympic champions, artists, priests, soldiers, and reformers, the Flanagans have spent centuries turning struggle into purpose. This episode explores • the origins of the Flanagan name, • the meaning of the motto Certavi et vici, • their roots in Roscommon, • and the extraordinary people who carried that spirit into the modern world —

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Surname Series: O'Dwyer/Dwyer

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Surname Series: O’Dwyer (Ó Dubhuir)From the rugged slopes of Kilnamanagh to the courts of Europe, the battlefields of the 17th century, and the sporting arenas of today, the O’Dwyer story is one of resilience, identity, and reinvention. This episode explores their ancient Laigin roots, the stronghold they built in Tipperary, their resistance against Norman and Tudor pressure, the dramatic capture of the Rock of Cashel, and the upheaval that followed Cromwell’s conquest. Forced abroad, many became

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Four Patrons Series: St. Malachy

The History and Heritage Podcast ·

2025/11/25

In this episode of The History and Heritage Podcast, we turn to one of Ireland’s most compelling medieval saints: St Malachy of Armagh (1094–1148) — reformer, peace-weaver, and one of the key figures who helped shape the Irish Church at a turning point in our island’s story.From his childhood in Armagh to his tireless work restoring discipline, rebuilding churches, and healing political rivalries, Malachy emerges as a man of deep faith and sharper courage. His friendship with St Bernard of

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