Episodes

  • Lola Montez (1821 – 1861)

    Lola Montez (1821 – 1861)
    Apr 8 2022
    The incredible tale of the tempestuous Sligo-born dancer who seduced Franz Liszt and brought King Ludwig of Bavaria crashing down before embarking upon a new life running a saloon for gold miners in California.
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    44 mins
  • The Incredible Mr (Arthur) Kavanagh (1831-1889)

    The Incredible Mr (Arthur) Kavanagh (1831-1889)
    Apr 3 2022
    The limbless nobleman from County Carlow who became one of the most astonishing travellers in history.
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    29 mins
  • Nellie Cashman (1845 – 1925)

    Nellie Cashman (1845 – 1925)
    Mar 25 2022

    The Cork woman who befriended Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, and became known as the ‘Angel of the Cassiar’ after a daring rescue operation in British Columbia.
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    26 mins
  • Ernest Shackleton (1874 –1922)

    Ernest Shackleton (1874 –1922)
    Mar 18 2022
    The Kildare-born sailor, one of the most remarkable explorers of all time, whose heroic exploits in Antarctica have inspired people for over a hundred years.

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    39 mins
  • Hercules Mulligan

    Hercules Mulligan
    Mar 9 2022
    The Irish tailor and Patriot spy who saved George Washington’s life … twice.
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    26 mins