#021 - Cu Chulainn aged 13 & 3/4s (part 4 of 6) - Cu Chulainn getting his teenage kicks as the big kid learns how to properly fight. Come join us for combat schoolDi Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

#020 - Around the Hound (part 3 of 6) - telling some tales of the horrible and horrid characters that from the supporting cast to Cu Chulainn during the Cattle Raid Of Cooley. Come join us for a glimpse at these complete and utter bastardsDi Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

#019 - Boyhood deeds indeed - Cu Chulainn, as son of a god, a king and rich man, to say he didn't have a normal childhood would be quite the understatement. Come join us for tales of adventure, rage and retributionDi Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Cu Chulainn is a hero to many in Ulster and Ireland, young and old. A grand figure. Untouchable as an icon, but where did he come from and is he really all that? We shall see as we delve deep into the Ulster Cycle and especially the Cattle Raid of CooleyDi Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Ireland should belong to the Irish, right? But what if someone was there first? does that muddy the waters... have a listen and find outDi Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

a marathon across the battlefields of Flanders, yes please, and i think ill do some historying whilst im there...Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

The Irish had been calling for freedom from Britain for 700 years, but when it finally came the violence escalated to even more depraved heights than ever. Have a listen to find out why.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Do peace walls ever actually help to create peace? Maybe, but at what cost...Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Oliver Cromwell was sent to avenge the massacre of the protestant peoples of Ulster in 1641, Gods messenger, hero of the English Civil War, but just how did he subdue Ireland in less than 8 months... it may not be as you think...Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

1641 in Ulster. A year that will live in infamy for the massacre of thousands of protestant planters by an indigenous population broken by years of repression, but is it all as it seems. Join us and make up your own mind....Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Colonel Paddy Robert Blair Mayne. He was a bit of a lig who could fight, drink and play rugby at the highest level. A formative member of the SAS, this is just a few highlights of the life of a man who turned the tide of war against Hitlers Nazi hordes in World War 2. Legend.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Two songs, two apparent sides taken, but does anybody really understand what they are singing about. Come have a listen as 'The Sash' and 'The Fields of Athenry' go under the Irreverent History microscope.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Edward Bruce, younger brother of Robert, the Scottish Legend, landed in Ulster and declared that Ireland was his. But just who was this forgotten invader and what the fek was he at?Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Finding the wreath at the Tynecot memorial sparked a journey of discovery that would make Indiana Jones jealous. Well not really but it's still full of twists and turns. Come hither and have a jiff.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

The Vikings were on the rampage. Murder, rape, and enforced servitude were the words on the lips of their victims. Ireland was in disarray internally, even before they arrived. Its times like these that call for a hero. Step forward Brian Boru, it could be you.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

When the Vikings came, Ireland was at war already, at war with itself. In the confusion they began by picking off the coastal monasteries, but it wasn’t long before they were striking at the very heart of the island. They didn’t come to take part, they came to take over. Bet Conor’s got some Viking DNA in there. Join us if you want to hear more…

So me and my da went to Belgium to check out the battles and beer. Focusing on the town of Ypres, and the fate of the two James Agnew in particular, and the occurrence of a mad coincidence that still blows my mind.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Two men, one name. Both soldiers heading to France and the battlefields of World War One, leaving behind a fractious, broken society in Ireland. Ones a unionist, ones a nationalist, both have everything to lose. This is the tale of two James Agnew.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

The progeny of the Ulster Scots now spans the globe, numbering into their tens of millions. Who knew that many started off as bandits and outlaws in the Border region between England and Scotland. If your interested in finding out more, have a listen.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

This is the story of Niall of the Nine hostages, arguably the greatest ever Ulsterman. Empire builder, warlord, hero, villain and one of the most fecund men in history, yet you may never have heard of him. Listen to his tale here.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton

Ever wondered why the iconic symbol of the Ulster is a big Red Hand? Well wonder no more as we delve deep into its origins, with a few extra tangents on the way.Di Ulster History Podcast by N John Hatton