Even though Carlow and the surrounding counties were sometimes called the ‘Quiet Counties’ during the War of Independence, Carlow and Carlow people have been central to Ireland’s struggle for Liberty across the centuries. Not only do the history books testify to the actions of people like Feagh Mac Hugh O’Byrne, Kevin Barry, Thomas Traynor, Michael…

Adam Kane is a BA Hons. Graduate of Carlow College, and is currently engaged in further study in the History Department at Trinity College. In this podcast, with Carlow Libraries’ John O’Gorman, Adam discusses the findings of his study of the R.I.C. in the county, and how it compared with others, namely Kilkenny and Cork. The role of, and attitudes…

This episode forms part of the Carlow County Council’s Decade of Centenaries Podcast Series, which is presented by Carlow Libraries, Carlow County Museum, Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society, Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, Carlow County Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The Decade of Centenar…