The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 16 – 14th December 2021
Kilkenny doctor, Ronan Fawsitt talks about his grandfather’s involvement in negotiating the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the aftermath for their family....
The History Fix is presented by MaryAnn Vaughan every Tuesday evening from 6-7 pm and covers all aspects of our local history, heritage and culture.
Funded by the Kilkenny Creative Ireland Programme and Kilkenny Decade of Centenaries Programme and made in collaboration with the Heritage Office at Kilkenny County Council.
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The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 15 – 7th December 2021
In Programme 15 of The History Fix, Willie Barron speaks about the aftermath of the attack on Hugginstown RIC Barracks...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 14 – 30th November 2021
The life and times of James Nowlan, after whom Nowlan Park is named, from his great-grandnephew David Nowlan. The story...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 13 – 23rd November 2021
A report from a commemorative event marking exactly 100 years since the great Kilkenny jail-break. Liam Downey on the history...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 12 – 16th November 2021
History in Tullaherin with Michael Holden. Archaeologist, James Eogan, on big road projects locally. Helena Power on traditions of music...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 11 9th November 2021
Seán Doherty talks about a collection of old film reels relating to Galmoy from the 1950s. There is a new...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 10 – 2nd November 2021
The life of one of Ireland’s greatest philosophers, Kilkenny native, George Berkeley. Cot boats and snap-net fishing on the River...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 9 – 26th October 2021
We hear about Tomás MacDonagh and his time in Kilkenny. The latest study carried out on the bodies of Kilkenny’s...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 8 – 19th October 2021
Kilkenny woman Virginia Teehan talks about her historical influences and interests, and her role as Chief Executive of the Heritage...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 7 – 12th October 2021
The life and times of Castlecomer trade unionist, Nixie Boran as described by his daughter Anne. A trip to Mooncoin...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 6 – 5th October 2021
We hear about Kilkenny priest Fr Delahunty in the struggle for Independence in 1916, the ancient site of Fertagh in...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 5 – 28th September 2021
An insight into the role of a genealogist with Mary Flood from Rothe House. The story of Patrick Whelan a...
The History Fix – Series 2 – Programme 4 – 21st September 2021
A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the conservation work going on in Kilkenny’s Abbey Quarter. We learn about St Lachtain and the...
