Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

By: Fin Dwyer & Damian Shiels
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  • Summary

  • 3,000 miles of ocean separate Ireland from the USA, but both countries share a deep and intertwined history. Links between North America and Ireland predate Columbus, stretching back over 1,000 years. Since then, Irish people have shaped the history of the United States. From Ann 'Goody' Glover, who was hanged as a witch in Boston in the 17th century, to JFK, the story of the Irish in the US is fascinating. Join historians Damian Sheils and Fin Dwyer as they join forces to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Irish American history.


    In Season 1 Fin and Damian explore fascinating topics including

    • Who was the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic?
    • The Story of Goody Glover who was hanged as a witch in Boston.
    • What was it like to emigrate during the Great Famine of the 1840s?
    • How Irish people shaped the US Civil War?


    And much more...


    Subscribe and join Fin and Damian on this fascinating journey through our history.


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Episodes
  • The Irish in Pennsylvania Coal Country

    The Irish in Pennsylvania Coal Country
    Mar 31 2025

    Pennsylvania has a long history of coal mining. In the late 19th century, the conditions in the coalfields were atrocious leading to major conflict between the miners and the mine owners. The most notorious incident involved the execution of twenty Irish immigrants for their role in what was dubbed the Molly Maguires, a secret society of miners. While the convictions were based on dubious testimonies, they have become synonymous with the hard lives in these mining communities.


    In this episode, Damian and Fin are joined by Jake Wynn. Jake is a historian and expert in the mining history of Pennsylvania. In this podcast, we explore the fascinating history of the Irish in Pennsylvania's Coal Country.


    Check out Jake Website Wynning History


    Listen to Jake's podcast Public History with Jake and Justin Podcast is excellent!

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    Other resources on the topic

    Book: Kevin Kenny. Making Sense of the Molly Maguires


    Book: Mark Bulik. The Sons of Molly Maguire: THe Irish Roots of America's First Labor War


    Eckley Miner's Village Museum


    Sound by Kate Dunlea




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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Typhoid Mary: Victim or Villain

    Typhoid Mary: Victim or Villain
    Mar 24 2025

    'Typhoid Mary' is one of the most recognisable names in 20th-century American history, but the history behind this Irish woman is often lost in sensationalism. Born Mary Mallon in County Tyrone in 1869, she emigrated to the USA, where she enjoyed a successful career as a cook.


    However, in 1907, she found herself at the center of a public health scare when she was accused of spreading typhoid fever. In this episode, Damian and Fin delve into the fascinating history of Mary Mallon. What exactly was she accused of, and was she a victim or a villain? Join us as we explore the complexities of her story and its impact on public health and individual rights.


    Subscribe to the show at https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpod


    If you have any ideas for episodes get in touch at @transatlanticseries@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Season II is coming on Monday March 24th!

    Season II is coming on Monday March 24th!
    Mar 18 2025

    Damian and Fin have been busy recording a new season! In this short episode they share what you can expect!


    Subscribe to the show at https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpod


    If you have any ideas for episodes get in touch at @transatlanticseries@gmail.com


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    6 mins

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