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In this debrief episode made specially to thank our Patreon supporters, Naomi and Tim digest what happened in the White House when Taoiseach Micheál Martin met US President Donald Trump. It’s not the only place where the green was being worn this week: we also look across to New York, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced questions about a united Ireland and responded with an impressive rundown of the history Irish anti-colonial resistance.
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Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! On this most turbulent of St Patrick’s Day, we cover some of the major events that are dominating news headlines: Gerry Adams in court in London, Mícheál Martin on the Taoiseach’s annual pilgrimage to the White House, and how Ireland and Europe are reacting to the fallout of the US war with Iran.
We’ll be releasing a halfpint with further discussion exclusively for Patreon supporters later in the week. To gain access to more than 100 bonus content episodes, you can sign up today on www.Patreon.com/theirishpassport.
This month marks the official start of spring in Ireland and to mark it Naomi and Tim discuss the figure of Bridget, Brigid or Bríd. A goddess in Gaelic times who became Christianised into Saint Bridget, the stories about this figure reveal fascinating details about the society that produced them.
A bonus Halfpint debrief episode is available here for Patreon supporters: www.patreon.com/posts/halfpint-debrief-151451289
Here are links to some podcasts we mentioned in the episode that have delived into Bridget and her legacy in Ireland:
The Irish History Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/7frXuuvc…bERYSyD5yP-crldw
Talking History: open.spotify.com/episode/7LY4tBxJ…l0SuqBjCppl0miww
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