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Vonolel - Dublin's War Horse

Sunday 17th February

One of the most unusual graves in Dublin is found at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, and marks the final resting place of Vonolel, a bemedalled military horse and loyal companion of Field Marshall Earl Roberts who saw action in Afghanistan and India in service to his master. Historian, Donal Fallon brought us the story of Vonolel which was read by David Herlihy. Come Here to Me! Dublin’s Other History by Donal Fallon, Sam McGrath and Ciaran Murray is published by New Island Books.

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/the-history-show/programmes/2013/0217/367961-the-history-show-sunday-17-february-2013/?clipid=1000505

Dublin - A Hidden History

Sunday 7th April

Why did Dublin in the early twentieth century have similar mortality rates to Calcutta? What reception did Dublin’s sizeable Jewish population receive? Why was Dublin’s Red Light District one of the largest in Europe? A new course at University College Dublin will answer these questions as well as giving an insight into Dublin’s hidden past through a series of discussions inside the classroom and walks around the city. This course is intended for anyone who is curious about Dublin’s past, particularly the city’s social history. It aims to shine a light on the lives of ordinary men, women and children ...

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/the-history-show/programmes/2013/0407/379609-the-history-show-sunday-7-april-2013/?clipid=1043117

Children in 1913

Sunday 12th May

Let’s go back to 1913 and the children who were growing up during that period. Most of us tend to conjure up an image of shoeless waifs wandering the streets and newspaper sellers as young as 12 years of age. But there was another side to childhood too – as historian, Donal Fallon now tells us. For more on Children in 1913 visit 'Come here to me!' Dublin's life & culture website

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/the-history-show/programmes/2013/0512/391592-the-history-show-sunday-12-may-2013/?clipid=1082248

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