Talking History

The programme takes a contemporary look at history and the lessons that can be learnt from it. The show challenges the listener to rethink their views and to deepen their understanding of history.

Text 53106 (€0.30) Email talkinghistory@newstalk.ie

19:00 - 21:00 Sundays

Terence MacSweeney-Sunday 15th Jan

Jan 9th, 2012, 11:51 am

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Join Patrick and his panel this Sunday when they look back on the life of the Lord Mayor of Cork Terence MacSweeney. Why was this celebrated playwright and author imprisoned? And what drove him to undertake a hunger strike that took his life in 1920?