Irish Hedgerow History Lessons: People, Places, Events, Travel
Summary: Ask about High King Brian Boru; pirate Queen Grace O'Malley; Irish politics and DeValera; The Great Famine; Wild Geese; Vikings; Normans; Genealogy and Family History; Travel; Irish Song; The Black Irish; The Troubles; The Dance Master; and The Seanachies, just for starters ! The Hedge School, is here now, to answer your questions. Michael O'Laughlin and Peter Reilly Adams are continuing 60 years of experience as teachers; performers; and authors in the field of Irish studies. They also include the influence of the Irish in America, Canada, Australia and the U.K.
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www.Irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe 006. Irish History Sessions from the Hedge Row At the Irish Roots Cafe with www.Irishroots.com Our 6th Session from the Hedge Row, The end of the Irish Famine and its aftermath. With your session leaders, Peter Reilly Adams and Michael O'Laughlin See all 6 of our Irish podcast series at www.Irishroots.com We have broadcast series on: Genealogy and Irish Family History Irish Song Irish History Irish in America Irish Video Shorts Irish Family History (photo enhanced) Sponsors Welcome !
Famine, Disease, Desolation www.Irishroots.com Irish Hedge School History Sessions: The Irish Famine From the Irish Roots Cafe at www.Irishroots.com with Peter Reilly Adams and Michael O'Laughlin Listen to all 6 of our podcast series at www.Irishroots.com
Co-host Peter Reilly Adams www.Irishroots.com 004. Irish History Sessions from the Hedge Row At the Irish Roots Cafe with www.Irishroots.com Our Second Session about The Hedge School We open todays broadcast with Peter singing an old song that mentions going to school and carrying the sod. Here are some random notes for today, along with a timeline: Payment of the Hedge Teachers 2:35 Free Schools of the English Way 3:40 Competition Between Teachers This verse won the day for one teacher: " In Teaching the Young our Mother Tongue at least I may venture to Mention I am better than some, who greedily thumb, the Bible Society Pension. " See full show notes on our web page at www.Irishroots.com About Your Hedge School Teachers Both Michael and Peter are graduates of Rockhurst University, and have given lectures, exhibits, tours, and educational seminars relating to Ireland since 1984. Peter Reilly Adams Peter traces his roots to the County Fermanagh and County Cavan. Growing up in the City of New York and influenced by the Irish neigborhoods, he was educated in Catholic Schools all his life and was a member of the Augustinian Recollect Order. Now in Kansas City, Kansas, he has a Bacholar Degree in Philosophy, Theology and History and Masters in Liberal Arts and Public Administration He has taught at every level of education over the past 40 years and served as Assistant to the Mayor in Kansas City. He was the host of the Irish Radio show, Celtic Crossings and has led tours to Ireland for 23 years. He is a noted musician and a talented vocalist. Michael C. O'Laughlin Mike descends from the O'Loughlins of Kilfenora, County Clare, and the O'Donahues of Glenflesk, County Kerry. He also bears Sullivan, Buckley, Kilmartin, Llewellyn and Kelliher roots; leads tours to Ireland; and maintains a 3,000 volume Irish library, and has authored more Irish books, newsletters and podcasts than anyone in history*. His public appearances include: National Public Radio and television; Irish Family history seminars; Grand Marshall and judge in St. Patricks Day parades; and as a founding member of Irish cultural, bagpipe, and dance groups. He began the first Irish Family history broadcast series on the web in 2006. *60 books, 6 broadcast series with 200 episodes, 300 newsletters, blogs, videos, DVD and CDs.
Co-host Peter Reilly Adams www.Irishroots.com Michael O'Laughlin and Peter Reilly Adams present Part one of two episodes on Hedge Schools in Ireland. The beginning of hedge schools in the 17th century, outlaw teachers and students. Buildings, penal laws, development to the 19th century. Listen to all 6 Irish podcast series from www.Irishroots.com
Your introduction to the hosts of the Irish Hedge Row History podcast, Michael O'Laughlin and Peter Reilly Adams. Over 60 years of experience in teaching, travel and broadcasting. We invite your questions and curiosities about Ireland and Irish history. Leave your comments or question for our next show at: 816-256-3360 or go to our web page at www.Irishroots.com
From www.Irishroots.com Our new podcast series on Irish History. To include your requests on historical events and personalities. From Brian Boru, to DeValera, The Great Famine, Hedge Schools and more... Send us what you are curious about today.
