On tonight's show: The 19th century Donegal landlord who set out to improve Gweedore; and the local history tales revealed in a photograph taken over a century ago in Dublin.

Lord George Hill

On tonight's programme, we're visiting the parish of Gweedore, County Donegal, and unpacking the legacy of Lord George Hill – a prominent landlord, whose influence shaped the landscape and livelihoods of this community for generations.

Hill introduced agricultural innovations, and was known to be a relatively benevolent figure during the Famine period. These actions were lauded by many - but as we’ll hear, some of the ways he used his estate led to severe unrest in the area.

Myles is joined in studio by writer and broadcaster Cathal Póirtéir – he’s the author of the recently published book An Tiarna George Hill agus Pobal Ghaoth Dobhair, which investigates Hill’s life and assesses his historical reputation. The book is in the Irish language, it's available here.

One Photograph, Many Stories

Our social historians find inspiration for research in the smallest of things, knowing that our shared history often hides in plain sight. We travel roads, pass laneways and street-signs without appreciating the events that may have happened here in the past. A photograph found in South Dublin County Council Archive illustrates just this.

Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil has investigated the background stories connected to the image, taken in the Dolphin's Barn / Crumlin area of Dublin just over a century ago. Her in-depth research has revealed a number of fascinating stories tracking Irish history and links to local, national and international history. Cathy joins Myles in studio to discuss her findings.