30001924 0 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/radio1/blightednation Blighted Nation explores the arrival of the blight and its catastrophic consequences. Blighted Nation explores the arrival of the blight and its catastrophic consequences, Britains response to the famine, mass imigration as well as its aftermath and legacy. Blighted Nation explores the arrival of the blight and its catastrophic consequences. en-ie RTÉ 2012 RTÉ podcasting@rte.ie Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:27:22 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/radio1/images/logo_podcast_144.jpg http://www.rte.ie/radio1/blightednation 144 144 Society & Culture no RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep04fullprogramme40133403_audio.mp3 Does Ireland still bear the scars of the famine? Does Ireland still bear the scars of the famine? Does Ireland still bear the scars of the famine? 0:57:42 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep04fullprogramme40133403_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349816 20133923 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_aftermathlandlandscapeproperty40133401_audio.mp3 Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir 0:22:31 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_aftermathlandlandscapeproperty40133401_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349818 20133924 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_emigrantssilencememory40133402_audio.mp3 Report from New York: famine memory. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Report from New York: famine memory. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Report from New York: famine memory. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. 0:16:00 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_emigrantssilencememory40133402_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349821 20133925 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_thediaspora40133407_audio.mp3 Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson; Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan and writer, Colm Toibin. Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson; Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan and writer, Colm Toibin. Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson; Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan and writer, Colm Toibin. 0:05:42 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_thediaspora40133407_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349825 20133926 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_epigenetics_psychologicalaftereffects_40133404_audio.mp3 Consultant Psychiatrist, Brendan Kelly; Clinical psychologist, Trisha McDonnell; psychiatrist Garrett O'Connor; science writer, Sean Duke; writer, Colm Toibin; historians Kevin Whelan and Cathal Poirteir. Consultant Psychiatrist, Brendan Kelly; Clinical psychologist, Trisha McDonnell; psychiatrist Garrett O'Connor; science writer, Sean Duke; writer, Colm Toibin; historians Kevin Whelan and Cathal Poirteir. Consultant Psychiatrist, Brendan Kelly; Clinical psychologist, Trisha McDonnell; psychiatrist Garrett O'Connor; science writer, Sean Duke; writer, Colm Toibin; historians Kevin Whelan and Cathal Poirteir. 0:12:22 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_epigenetics_psychologicalaftereffects_40133404_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349830 20133927 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_irishlanguage_irishliteraryrevival40133405_audio.mp3 Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. 0:13:58 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_irishlanguage_irishliteraryrevival40133405_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349836 20133928 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_agreatsilence_40133400_audio.mp3 Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. 0:02:37 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_agreatsilence_40133400_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349843 20133929 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_riseofcatholicchurch40133406_audio.mp3 Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. 0:11:37 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_riseofcatholicchurch40133406_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349851 20133930 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_whatif_40133408_audio.mp3 Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. Boston College historian, Prof Kevin Whelan; writer, Colm Toibin and social historian, Cathal Poirteir. 0:03:11 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0104/audiobrowse/upload_audio_whatif_40133408_audio.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50349860 20133931 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3fullprogramme40133087_audio.mp3 This programme examines people’s desperation to get out of Ireland during the famine. This programme examines people’s desperation to get out of Ireland during the famine. This programme examines people’s desperation to get out of Ireland during the famine. 0:57:22 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3fullprogramme40133087_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347703 20132952 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3pre-famineemigrationwholeftduringthefamine40133094_audio.mp3 Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) 0:07:41 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3pre-famineemigrationwholeftduringthefamine40133094_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347707 20132956 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3januarycoffinships40133089_audio.mp3 Report on board a coffin ship. Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) on one man who highlighted coffin ship conditions. Report on board a coffin ship. Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) on one man who highlighted coffin ship conditions. Report on board a coffin ship. Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) on one man who highlighted coffin ship conditions. 0:08:21 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3januarycoffinships40133089_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347714 20132962 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3assistedemigration40133082_audio.mp3 Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) 0:04:23 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3assistedemigration40133082_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347724 20132970 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3communitymemoriesofemigration40133084_audio.mp3 A collage of emigration memories from those who grew up in the aftermath of the famine. A collage of emigration memories from those who grew up in the aftermath of the famine. A collage of emigration memories from those who grew up in the aftermath of the famine. 0:02:49 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3communitymemoriesofemigration40133084_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347768 20133011 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3statenislandquarantinecentre40133081_audio.mp3 Report from New York Report from New York Report from New York 0:03:25 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3statenislandquarantinecentre40133081_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347798 20133037 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3attitudestoemigrantsinbritainandcanada40133083_audio.mp3 Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) 0:03:37 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3attitudestoemigrantsinbritainandcanada40133083_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347844 20133078 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3maryrobinsonongrossisle40133090_audio.mp3 Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson of her visit to Gross Isle, Canada Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson of her visit to Gross Isle, Canada Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson of her visit to Gross Isle, Canada 0:02:46 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3maryrobinsonongrossisle40133090_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347899 20133127 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3podirishinnewyork40133092_audio.mp3 Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) 0:03:10 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3podirishinnewyork40133092_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347907 20133128 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3strokestownestateemigrants40133095_audio.mp3 Historian Ciaran J. Reilly on emigrant from Strokestown Estate Historian Ciaran J. Reilly on emigrant from Strokestown Estate Historian Ciaran J. Reilly on emigrant from Strokestown Estate 0:05:40 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3strokestownestateemigrants40133095_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347930 20133143 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3whereandhowemigrantsinnewyorklived40133096_audio.mp3 Report from New York Report from New York Report from New York 0:05:06 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3whereandhowemigrantsinnewyorklived40133096_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347953 20133157 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3bostonpilotlettershome40133085_audio.mp3 Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) and Marita Foster (University College Cork) 0:05:15 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3bostonpilotlettershome40133085_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50347993 20133187 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3emigrationsongs40133086_audio.mp3 New York based musician, Mick Moloney on emigration songs New York based musician, Mick Moloney on emigration songs New York based musician, Mick Moloney on emigration songs 0:06:57 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3emigrationsongs40133086_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50348005 20133188 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3howtheirishchangedtheus40133088_audio.mp3 Marita Foster (University College Cork) Marita Foster (University College Cork) Marita Foster (University College Cork) 0:01:26 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3howtheirishchangedtheus40133088_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50348049 20133220 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3mostirishamericansarenotcatholic40133091_audio.mp3 Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) Gerard Moran (NUI Maynooth) 0:01:49 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0103/audiobrowse/upload_audio_ep3mostirishamericansarenotcatholic40133091_audio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50348096 20133254 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0102/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodfullprogramme40132835_audio.mp3 Episode 2: Was the Irish famine caused entirely by British action or inaction - could it have been avoided? Episode 2: Was the Irish famine caused entirely by British action or inaction - could it have been avoided? Episode 2: Was the Irish famine caused entirely by British action or inaction - could it have been avoided? 0:57:22 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0102/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodfullprogramme40132835_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346416 20132593 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2januarypoddidthebritishcausethefamine_40132647_audio.mp3 Extended discussion with historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray. Report on forthcoming Famine Tribunal in the US. Extended discussion with historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray. Report on forthcoming Famine Tribunal in the US. Extended discussion with historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray. Report on forthcoming Famine Tribunal in the US. 0:44:15 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2januarypoddidthebritishcausethefamine_40132647_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346423 20132595 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodtonyblairapology40132646_audio.mp3 Discussion of Tony Blair's apology for the famine with historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray. Discussion of Tony Blair's apology for the famine with historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray. Discussion of Tony Blair's apology for the famine with historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray. 0:02:46 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodtonyblairapology40132646_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346425 20132596 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodteachingthefamineintheus40132645_audio.mp3 Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on the famine being taught alongside the holocaust in the US. Report from the States about how famine is taught there. Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on the famine being taught alongside the holocaust in the US. Report from the States about how famine is taught there. Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on the famine being taught alongside the holocaust in the US. Report from the States about how famine is taught there. 0:07:58 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodteachingthefamineintheus40132645_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346428 20132597 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodlaissezfaire40132643_audio.mp3 Singer/songwriter Declan O'Rourke performs his song Laissez Faire for Blighted Nation. Singer/songwriter Declan O'Rourke performs his song Laissez Faire for Blighted Nation. Singer/songwriter Declan O'Rourke performs his song Laissez Faire for Blighted Nation. 0:06:03 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodlaissezfaire40132643_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346432 20132598 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodpresscoverage_publicreaction40132644_audio.mp3 Historians Roisin Higgins, Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on press coverage of and public reaction in Britain to the famine. Historians Roisin Higgins, Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on press coverage of and public reaction in Britain to the famine. Historians Roisin Higgins, Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on press coverage of and public reaction in Britain to the famine. 0:13:56 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodpresscoverage_publicreaction40132644_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346437 20132599 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodhistoriansandthefamine40132642_audio.mp3 Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray discuss whether Irish historians have done justice to the famine. Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray discuss whether Irish historians have done justice to the famine. Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray discuss whether Irish historians have done justice to the famine. 0:06:45 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0101/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2janpodhistoriansandthefamine40132642_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346443 20132600 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0102/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2sircharlestrevelyan40132868_audio.mp3 Great great great grandaughter of Sir Charles Trevelyan gives her perspective on the man. Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on Trevelyan's role in the famine. Great great great grandaughter of Sir Charles Trevelyan gives her perspective on the man. Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on Trevelyan's role in the famine. Great great great grandaughter of Sir Charles Trevelyan gives her perspective on the man. Historians and authors Mary Daly, Tim Pat Coogan, John Kelly and Peter Gray on Trevelyan's role in the famine. 0:12:16 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0102/audiobrowse/upload_audio_blightednation2sircharlestrevelyan40132868_audio.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50346482 20132605 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodfullprogramme40132383_audio.mp3 The Famine arrives in Ireland. Disease and death sweep the land without mercy. The Famine arrives in Ireland. Disease and death sweep the land without mercy. The Famine arrives in Ireland. Disease and death sweep the land without mercy. 0:57:36 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodfullprogramme40132383_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50345558 20132266 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodbefore_arrivaloftheblight40132379_audio.mp3 Union Square market,New York: retailers talk about their potatoes and 21st century blight. Also an account of the potato blight arriving in Ireland in 1845. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss Ireland on the eve of the famine. Union Square market,New York: retailers talk about their potatoes and 21st century blight. Also an account of the potato blight arriving in Ireland in 1845. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss Ireland on the eve of the famine. Union Square market,New York: retailers talk about their potatoes and 21st century blight. Also an account of the potato blight arriving in Ireland in 1845. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss Ireland on the eve of the famine. 0:08:11 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodbefore_arrivaloftheblight40132379_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344605 20132176 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodstarvationdisease40132385_audio.mp3 In this section, we hear a script describing the reality of dying from starvation. Dr. Laurence Geary of UCC also explains that people were more likely to die of disease rather than hunger - and coffin making was one of the only businesses to grow during the famine. In this section, we hear a script describing the reality of dying from starvation. Dr. Laurence Geary of UCC also explains that people were more likely to die of disease rather than hunger - and coffin making was one of the only businesses to grow during the famine. In this section, we hear a script describing the reality of dying from starvation. Dr. Laurence Geary of UCC also explains that people were more likely to die of disease rather than hunger - and coffin making was one of the only businesses to grow during the famine. 0:04:19 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodstarvationdisease40132385_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344609 20132177 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodcrimepoliticsbailiffs40132380_audio.mp3 Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) talks about the rise in crime during the famine. Together with Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine), they also discuss the impact of the Liberals taking power under Lord John Russell in 1946. Also, how many people were evicted and who was responsible? Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) talks about the rise in crime during the famine. Together with Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine), they also discuss the impact of the Liberals taking power under Lord John Russell in 1946. Also, how many people were evicted and who was responsible? Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) talks about the rise in crime during the famine. Together with Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine), they also discuss the impact of the Liberals taking power under Lord John Russell in 1946. Also, how many people were evicted and who was responsible? 0:08:03 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodcrimepoliticsbailiffs40132380_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344613 20132178 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodweatherwinter1847_4840132387_audio.mp3 The winter of 1847/48 was a particularly harsh one. Gerald Fleming from Met Eireann went back through weather records from that year and brought us a sample weather forecast to illustrate the conditions that people (who had often pawned their clothes to buy food) had to endure. The winter of 1847/48 was a particularly harsh one. Gerald Fleming from Met Eireann went back through weather records from that year and brought us a sample weather forecast to illustrate the conditions that people (who had often pawned their clothes to buy food) had to endure. The winter of 1847/48 was a particularly harsh one. Gerald Fleming from Met Eireann went back through weather records from that year and brought us a sample weather forecast to illustrate the conditions that people (who had often pawned their clothes to buy food) had to endure. 0:02:16 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodweatherwinter1847_4840132387_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344638 20132181 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodwasfoodshippedfromireland_40132386_audio.mp3 Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) highlights the variety and volume of food that left Ireland's shores during the famine. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) highlights the variety and volume of food that left Ireland's shores during the famine. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) highlights the variety and volume of food that left Ireland's shores during the famine. 0:08:11 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodwasfoodshippedfromireland_40132386_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344642 20132182 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodworkhousesburials40132389_audio.mp3 Consultant psychiatrist, Brendan Kelly brings Colette Kinsella on a virtual tour of a workhouse. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss the problems of burying people, mass graves and the legacy of the dreaded workhouse. Consultant psychiatrist, Brendan Kelly brings Colette Kinsella on a virtual tour of a workhouse. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss the problems of burying people, mass graves and the legacy of the dreaded workhouse. Consultant psychiatrist, Brendan Kelly brings Colette Kinsella on a virtual tour of a workhouse. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss the problems of burying people, mass graves and the legacy of the dreaded workhouse. 0:13:30 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodworkhousesburials40132389_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344703 20132190 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodgregoryclauseworkhousescharitysoupkitchens40132384_audio.mp3 Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss the Gregory Clause, why soup kitchens were set up, how they worked and the issue of souperism Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss the Gregory Clause, why soup kitchens were set up, how they worked and the issue of souperism Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss the Gregory Clause, why soup kitchens were set up, how they worked and the issue of souperism 0:19:51 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodgregoryclauseworkhousescharitysoupkitchens40132384_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344715 20132191 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpoddesperatedeedscannibalism40132381_audio.mp3 Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss desperate deeds carried out in a bid to survive. Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill, Clifden historian talks about one case of cannibalism in Connemara. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss desperate deeds carried out in a bid to survive. Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill, Clifden historian talks about one case of cannibalism in Connemara. Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss desperate deeds carried out in a bid to survive. Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill, Clifden historian talks about one case of cannibalism in Connemara. 0:03:42 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpoddesperatedeedscannibalism40132381_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344728 20132192 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodwhatareasaffected40132388_audio.mp3 Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss how different areas of the country were affected by the famine. Also social unrest - and who did well out of the famine? Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss how different areas of the country were affected by the famine. Also social unrest - and who did well out of the famine? Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey), Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre) discuss how different areas of the country were affected by the famine. Also social unrest - and who did well out of the famine? 0:07:21 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodwhatareasaffected40132388_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344737 20132193 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodanimalsmortalityratesendoffamine40132378_audio.mp3 Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) talks about why domestic animals were fat during the famine. Along with Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre). Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) talks about why domestic animals were fat during the famine. Along with Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre). Christine Kineally (Drew University, New Jersey) talks about why domestic animals were fat during the famine. Along with Willie Smyth (Editor, Atlas of the Great Irish Famine) and Terri Carney (Skibbereen Heritage Centre). 0:12:24 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodanimalsmortalityratesendoffamine40132378_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344770 20132195 RTÉ:Ireland http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodfamineroadbyeddiebond40132382_audio.mp3 Irish descendant, Eddie Bond sings, Famine Road which he wrote after visiting the famous famine road in Co. Mayo. Irish descendant, Eddie Bond sings, Famine Road which he wrote after visiting the famous famine road in Co. Mayo. Irish descendant, Eddie Bond sings, Famine Road which he wrote after visiting the famous famine road in Co. Mayo. 0:04:59 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2012/1231/audiobrowse/upload_audio_bn1janpodfamineroadbyeddiebond40132382_audio.mp3 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 no 50344826 20132204