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Wild Old Times

Ciaran Conliffe

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. Check them out at https://www.behance.net/liffydesigns 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

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S1E8 - Haunted Irish Castles

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2025/10/23

Castles always attract more than their fair share of ghost stories, and the castles of Ireland are no exception. In this special Halloween episode we'll look at some of these stories, and at the history of the castles behind them. 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

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S1E7 - A History of Irish Witch Trials

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2025/10/09

Ireland holds a special place in the history of witch trials, for two reasons. The first is that it had a lot less witch trials than anywhere else in Europe. But the second is that it was where the European witch trials began. This week, in the first of two Halloween special episodes, we'll look at that historic milestone, and at all the other witch trials of Ireland.Wild Old Times is a podcast about the strange and obscure corners of Irish history, written and presented by Ciaran Conliffe. Our

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S1E6 - The Secrets Of University College Cork

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2025/09/25

Every old building has its secrets, if you dig deep enough. In University College Cork you might not have to dig too deep. Underneath the seats in one lecture theatre there sat a preserved corpse - an ancient Egyptian mummy - with students coming and going without a care, for over thirty years. That's just one of the many mysteries we'll be unravelling in this week's episode of Wild Old Times.Wild Old Times is a podcast about the strange and obscure corners of Irish history, written and presented

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S1E5 - A Journey Up The West Coast

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2025/09/11

Join us, this week, on a journey up the west coast of Ireland. Through myths pagan and Christian alike, we'll make our way along what was once the edge of the world. From the first footsteps on Irish soil to the largest fairy mound of them all with nothing but the deep dark cold ocean to our left as we go.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

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S1E4 - The Story of Irish Money

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2025/08/28

Ireland had to forge its own cultural identity after it gained independence, and one tool it used to do so was its new currency. Over the course of the next century it changed and evolved, becoming something that led young Irish people like me to become fascinated by the history it portrayed.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. Check them out at

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S1E3 - A History of Irish Duels

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2025/08/18

While it might not be true that the Irish invented duelling, it's indisputable that they took to it like fish to water. From the legendary duels of Cuchullain to the blood-soaked duelling fields of Galway City, join me as we look at the history of Irish duels. (Note: this episode was reuploaded to fix audio issues.) 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. Check them out at

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S1E2 - Nazi Spies In Ireland

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2025/07/31

Ireland was neutral during World War 2, but that didn't mean it was uninvolved. The Nazis sent a lot of spies into Ireland, from ex-circus strongmen to special forces saboteurs, but the most infamous was Hermann Goertz. His mission was a farce from beginning to finish - and yet he might have still have been the most competent of the group. 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

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S1E1 - The Theft Of The Irish Crown Jewels

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2025/07/16

In this episode, we investigate the theft of the Irish Crown Jewels. When two pieces of priceless jewellery went missing from Dublin Castle in 1907, the suspects included a famous polar explorer’s brother, a scandal-ridden army captain, and the Mayor of Canterbury. The theft would reveal dark secrets, destroy lives, and set off sparks in a nation on the edge of exploding. Wild Old Times is a podcast about the strange and obscure corners of Irish history, written and presented by Ciaran

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