Diarmaid

Diarmaid Ferriter

Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD and author of numerous books, most recently The Border: The Legacy of a Century of Anglo-Irish Politics (2019). He is a regular television and radio broadcaster and a weekly columnist with the Irish Times.

Ep 2010: 1995 - 2020 From war to peace, from boom to bust - a turbulent 25 years in Irish life

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about his new book The Revelation of Ireland 1995-2020. Diarmaid Ferriter is an author and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD. He contributes a weekly column to The Irish Times.

Ep 1939: As Europe and the US turn right politically why Ireland rejects extremism

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about Ireland's democracy. Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD and is a weekly column in The Irish Times.

Ep 1900: Nationalist First Minister does not place us within “touching distance” of Irish unity

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon. Diarmaid Ferriter is an author and professor of modern Irish history at University College Dublin. He writes a weekly opinion column in the Irish Times. His books include Between Two Hells: The Irish Civil War; The Border: The Legacy of a Century of Anglo-Irish Politics; A Nation and not a Rabble: The Irish Revolution 1913–23; and The Transformation of Ireland 1900-2000

Ep 1758: Michael D. Higgins comments on neutrality - pub talk or statesmanship?

Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter and Eamon talk about the President Michael D. Higgins' intervention on neutrality. Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD, an author and has a weekly column in the Irish Times.

Ep 1741: The Civil War that shaped our nation

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about the ending and aftermath of the Civil War. Diarmaid is an author, columnist with the Irish Times and Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD.

Ep 1674: Ireland’s empathy for immigrants rooted in our past but times and attitudes can change

Diarmaid Ferriter joins Eamon to talk about immigration to Ireland over the years and the growing extremist right wing view in the country. Diarmaid Ferriter is an author, columnist for the Irish Times, and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD.

Ep 1540: Guide or Illusion - The Power of History

To mark the Dublin Festival of History, Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD talks to Eamon about the role history plays in understanding politics and society, The festival runs until 16th October in libraries citywide. It is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company. Full programme information on www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

Ep 1500: Michael Collins - The Man and The Myth

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon on the centenary of Michael Collins death at Béal na Bláth in Co. Cork on 22nd August 1922.

Ep 1362: In A Changing, Uncertain World Irish Neutrality An Issue We Need to Discuss

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon.

Ep 1310: The Treaty Vote that Shaped the Nation to This Day

Diarmaid Ferriter joins Eamon to discuss the vote on the Anglo Irish Treaty on January 7th 1922. Diarmaid Ferriter is an author and contributing columnist to The Irish Times and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD.

Ep 1255: The Irish Civil War - Between Two Hells

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about his new book. Diarmaid is Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD.

Ep 1186: Afghanistan - Fractured Alliances Pose A Threat To The West

Historian Diarmaid Ferriter and Chris Johns join Eamon to discuss the Afghan debacle, what caused it and how do we respond.

Ep 1124: The Treaty - The Deal That Shaped Irish Politics To This Day

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the treaty negotiations that led to the formation of Northern Ireland one hundred years ago.

Ep 1078: Northern Crisis - Constructive Ambiguity of the Good Friday Agreement No Longer Enough?

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about recent developments in Northern Ireland. Diarmaid is an author, a contributor to The Irish Times and Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD.

Ep 994: Mother and Baby Homes Report – Coming to Terms With Our Cruel Past?

Diarmaid Ferriter, professor of modern Irish history at UCD, talks to Eamon about the Mother and Baby Homes report published this week.

Ep 970: The Irish Famine

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the complex legacy of the Great Irish Famine.

Ep 923: Trump v Biden - Important But Not The End of History

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History at UCD, talks to Eamon.

Ep 881: Post-Covid - Will The Old Politics Survive?

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon.

Ep 782: Can The Blueshirts Learn To Love Fianna Fáil?

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History at UCD, on the historic alliance at the heart of our government.

Ep 754: People - Our Principle Export And Emigration Not An Option This Time

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about Ireland's history of emigration.

Ep 702: Diarmaid Ferriter - Business as usual not an option after the Covid-19 crisis

Professor of Modern Irish History at University College Dublin, Diarmaid Ferriter, talks to Eamon.

Ep 633: After the Surge History Beckons

Diarmaid Ferriter on the challenges facing our political masters.

Ep 618: Is there an alternative to civil war politics?

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the cultural and political differences between the major Irish political parties, and the divisions among the smaller parties.

Ep 589: A Bloody Ugly Picture

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the consequences – north and south of the border – of last week's general election in Britain.

Ep 480: Brexit – A Dangerous Time for Ireland

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History at UCD, talks to Eamon.

Ep 437: Brexit - The dangers facing Ireland, Europe and Britain from nostalgic Tories

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon.

Ep 359: The Border. The key piece in the Brexit jigsaw.

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the enduring relevance of the Irish border.

Ep 19: Diarmaid Ferriter on Trump, Brexit and Ireland's Foreign Policy in the Midst of the Chaos

The renowned Irish historian and UCD Professor joins Eamon to talk about how the world has changed irrevocably and questions whether Enda Kenny is the man to deal with the global shifts we're faced with.