Dermot Power's Irish History Blog
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Irish Civil War Centenary - The Siege of Waterford City 1922
Local Historian, Dermot Power relates the story of the Battle for Waterford, in July 1922, between the Free State Forces and the anti-treaty IRA. He also relates how it impacted his own family into the 1970's, when his granduncle sent guns to the IRA in Northern Ireland.
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Tommy Harte tells of emigration at the age of 15 yrs.
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Hear Tommy Harte tell his amazing story of a childhood of poverty, of emigration at the age of 15 yrs. and his hard working life in Waterford City. He is interviewed here by historian, Dermot Power.
Rita Lacey, the only Irish woman to be awarded with a Pontifical Degree in Theology.
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Hear Waterford woman, Rita Lacey, tell her inspirational story of her childhood, her dancehall days, politics, religious observances. Rita was the first woman in Ireland to study for a Theological Degree which she completed in St. John's College in Waterford. She was the first woman ever to study in St. John's College and is the only Irish woman to be awarded with a Pontifical Degree in Theolog...
Mary Lee tells of her childhood and teenage years in Costelloes Lane, Waterford City. Ireland.
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Mary Lee speaking about her childhood and teenage years in Costelloes Lane in Waterford City. Ireland. Interviewed here by historian, Dermot Power.
Jimmy Collins Amazing story of his life growing up in Waterford City
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Jimmy Collins tells his Amazing story of his life growing up in Waterford City, including the story of his five uncles, all brothers who were killed during the first world War. He is interviewed here by historian, Dermot Power
A sad story from the Irish Civil War 1922 - 1923
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This story from the Irish Civil War, related here by historian, Dermot Power, tells the story of two young Co. Cork, IRA men who were executed by the Free State Forces, in Waterford City on 25th January 1923.
The Quakers in Waterford, Ireland
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Interview with Joan Johnson, a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Hear her tell an amazing story of the contribution of the Quakers to the Irish people during the "Great Famine" and beyond. Interviewed by Dermot Power
The Exorcism and brutal death of Catherine Sinnott
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In 1824 a deranged Catholic Priest performed an exorcism on a three and a half year old girl, brutally killing her. The story is told here by Irish historian, Dermot Power
Gerry O'Mahony tells of his amazing childhood in Waterford City
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Gerry O'Mahony tells of his amazing childhood growing up in Waterford City, Ireland Waterford City.
Who Killed Jesus? Cold case file.
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Irish Historian, Dermot Power teases out the history in the Good Friday accounts of the execution of Jesus in the gospels.
Dermot Power and the Shamrocks sing Lindisfarne's "Run For Home"
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Dermot Power and the Shamrocks sing Lindisfarne's "Run For Home"
Housing in Waterford City, Ireland, 1800 - 1950 Part 2
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Waterford City Historian, Dermot Power, tell the story of the horrific conditions of working class slum housing in Waterford City from 1800 to 1950
Life of the Poor in Ireland 1851
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Hear Waterford City historian, Dermot Power tell the horrific story of a starving woman with a dead baby in her arms begging for money to buy some straw for a makeshift bed.
Bold Reilly and Gallant Fitzgerald Died for Ireland 1923
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Waterford Historian, Dermot Power, tells the story of two Republican soldiers who were executed in Waterford City by the Free State Government, during the Irish Civil War in 1923.
Henry Moloney, Trade Union activist and Charity advocate, tells his story..
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Henry Moloney, Trade Union activist and Charity advocate, tells his story to Waterford historian, Dermot Power.
Dasher Bolger, legendary Waterford city entertainer, tells his life story
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Dasher Bolger, legendary Waterford city entertainer, tells his life story
Rocky Mills, the world's longest Elvis impersonator
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Rocky Mills, the world's longest Elvis impersonator
The Pickardstown Ambush, Tramore Co., Waterford. January, July 7th 1921
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The Pickardstown Ambush, Tramore Co., Waterford. January, July 7th 1921
Irish fight Irish at Battle of Fredericksburg
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Irish fight Irish at Battle of Fredericksburg
Life in Ireland in 1851
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Life in Ireland in 1851
Anne Boleyn the Irish connection.
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Anne Boleyn the Irish connection.
Simons Christmas 2020
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Simons Christmas 2020
The story of Master Glass Blower, Joseph Cretzan as told by his son David.
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The story of Master Glass Blower, Joseph Cretzan as told by his son David.
A history of Mesolithic Creadan Head, Co. Waterford, Ireland
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A history of Mesolithic Creadan Head, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Why The Normans came to Ireland
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Why The Normans came to Ireland
The story of the Irish Workhouse Orphans
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The story of the Irish Workhouse Orphans
Taking the Piss, the origin of the Waterford expression, "Lack"
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Taking the Piss, the origin of the Waterford expression, "Lack"
A History of Soviets in Ireland, 1919-1923
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A History of Soviets in Ireland, 1919-1923
Paul Grant Irish Guitarist
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Paul Grant Irish Guitarist
Historian, Dermot Power tells the story of the ancient Irish tribe known as "The Deise".
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Historian, Dermot Power tells the story of the ancient Irish tribe known as "The Deise".