About Irish History Tales
The Irish History Tales podcast is a long-form journey through Ireland’s past, told in episodes under 15 minutes.
The Content
Irish History Tales breaks down complex events into clear, chronological episodes – perfect for students, teachers, and anyone curious about Irish history.
Each era of Irish History is divided into chapters or seasons with a season summary episode at the end of each period. So if the individual chapters are too detailed, you can simply dive into the summary episodes instead, but make sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple or your favourite podcast platform
- Series on rebellions, revolutions & key figures
- Maps, infographics and battle campaign movements
- Discussion on the sources, causes and insights
- Content aligned with exam topics where applicable
Darren Beaming
Darren Beaming writes historical fiction that intertwines real events with character-driven stories. His work on the United Irishmen era inspired Irish History Tales and vice versa.
- Author of Verses in the Sand
- Focus on Irish History, French Revolution, & Napoleonic Era
- Blending accurate research with accessible storytelling
- Teaching evening history class in Dublin College Blackrock
The United Irishmen Series: Book 1
Explore the fictional side of Irish History Tales with Verses in the Sand, the first novel in the United Irishmen series by Darren Beaming.