Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

In a special episode, Fin and Damian delve into the intricacies of 19th-century emigration, answering listeners' questions about this pivotal era. Discover how people managed to reconnect with relatives and friends after leaving Ireland during the Great Hunger. Learn about the ingenious methods used to send money home long before the days of Revolut or even telegrams. And what currency could you use? Explore the impact of the American Revolution on Ireland. Uncover tips on tracing your family roots back to the 19th century and understand why so many Irish place names can be found across the United States.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas! We'll return in February with Season 2, but stay tuned for a bonus episode or two before then!

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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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In the first episode of Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast, historians Fin Dwyer and Damian Shiels embark on a quest to uncover the identity of the first Irish person to reach America.

• Was it St. Brendan, the intrepid Irish monk who is said to have voyaged across the Atlantic centuries before Columbus?
• Could it have been an Irish woman taken captive by Vikings who reached Newfoundland around 1000 AD?
• Perhaps it was an Irish sailor aboard one of Columbus' ships?

Join us as we delve into historical records, legends, and scholarly debates to explore these intriguing possibilities. Through expert analysis and engaging storytelling, we aim to shed light on this captivating chapter of Irish American history.

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Transatlantic, the new podcast from Fin Dwyer and Damian Shiels, explores the history between Ireland and North America. Today, over 30 million Americans claim Irish ancestry. While many trace their origins to emigrants during the Great Hunger of the 1840s, Ireland's complex relationship with North America stretches back centuries. In this brand new show, Fin and Damian bring you on a journey exploring connections between Ireland and the Americas.

Series one is packed with fascinating stories.

Episode 1, coming on September 9th, looks at who the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic was. We will be exploring some fascinating and forgotten stories from our past, including Goody Glover, an Irish woman who was hanged as a witch in Boston, and the forgotten American invasion of Cork! We will also explore more well-known stories, including the experiences of emigrants during the Great Hunger and how Irish emigrants shaped the US Civil War.

Subscribe to Transatlantic today – Episode 1 drops on September 9th.

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In 1917, the USA entered the First World War. Some of the first Americans to arrive in Europe were stationed in Ireland. However, this did not go entirely to plan. While Irish American sailors based in Cork were excited to see the land of their forefathers for the first time, many in Ireland were less than enthused. The island was hurtling towards a revolution and the War of Independence. Irish republicans viewed the Americans as coming to aid Britain in what was becoming a deeply unpopular war. This led to clashes between Irish revolutionaries and US Navy personnel. Beyond these political tensions, relationships between Irish women and American sailors also caused resentment and tension.

In this episode, Damian and Fin explore this forgotten story from World War I. We reveal the violence that erupted around the war and also look at the lives of Irish war brides—women who married sailors and emigrated to the USA, where life could be challenging and difficult.

Episode 4 looks at the Forgotten Generations - The Irish who emigrated before the Great Hunger of the 1840s. Subscribe to Transatlantic here and get that episode when it drops.

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