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The Hellfire Club - Debauchery in The Dublin Mountains

The Hellfire Club - Debauchery in The Dublin Mountains

FromIrish History Podcast


The Hellfire Club - Debauchery in The Dublin Mountains

FromIrish History Podcast

ratings:
Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Hellfire club is an 18th century ruin in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. The building has a scandalous history and is considered by some to be one of Ireland's most haunted locations. A few years ago Neil Jackman of Abarta Heritage led an archaeological excavation on the site. This podcast is an interview with Neil. He reveals the history behind this building, where the folklore and mythology originates and what he uncovered in the course of his excavations. You can read the full report of Neil's excavation here www.patreon.com/irishpodcast Picture: Abartaheritage.ie For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through Ireland's fascinating past. This podcast is not just dates but an enthralling account of Ireland's history, looking at daily life through the ages. The show is currently focused on the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s (see below), while the archive contains the stories of Ireland's ancient High Kings, Viking raiders and the Norman Invasion of the Middle Ages. The story of the Great Famine has proved the most popular to date, Between 1845 and 1851, during one of the worst Famine's in modern history one million Irish people died. The podcast looks at how this happened and who was responsible. The series also tells the story of the survivors. From rebellion to riots & evictions to emigration when you download the show you embark on a facinating and vivid journey to the world your ancestors lived in. These events not only changed Ireland but also numerous countries across the globe. Irish famine emigrants established communities in the USA, Britain, Canada, Australia and further afield. This series is the story of your ancestors who lived through world changing events.