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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 15h

New video out tomorrow at 3pm. The final part of my history of Valentia series, it looks at late medieval and early modern Valentia and features. MacCarthy Mor, Earls of Desmond, the Nine Years War, the Battle of Kinsale, and Cromwell... a lot of history! Enjoy youtu.be/3p754XtbeCQ

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Next month in Valentia. The first walking and history festival. Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the first transatlantic cable. Starting small this year, hopefully next year will be bigger

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I did an interview with Joe McGill on Radio Kerry over the weekend about the upcoming Valentia Walking and History Festival. Hope I wasn't too bad. I start at 10 mins. www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/sat...

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Saturday Supplement - August 22nd, 2026 | RadioKerry.ie

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Gallarus Oratory is a special place. But how much do we know about it? Is it from the early Christian period as many believe, or is it a later building? Why was it built? My new video on Gallarus looks at these questions. youtu.be/8z9nq6_Rl7w #IrishHistory #Archaeology #Kerry #MedievalIreland

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

New video out now. It is the third part of my series on the history of the transatlantic cable and is about the cable and Heart's Content in Newfoundland. The other end of the cable. Enjoy youtu.be/nQzhOuNTEaA #unesco #transatlanticcable #history

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The Cable That Changed Heart’s Content

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Look after yourself my friend. I will message you :-)

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New video out now on the impact of the Transatlantic Cable on Valentia. Part of my series on the Cable. If you could share it, watch it, or leave a comment, it would be very much appreciated. #valentiaisland #Kerry #TransatlanticCable #unescoworldheritage youtu.be/-lkn3Kuf7uc

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How the Transatlantic Cable Changed Valentia Island

YouTube video by Foras Feasa: Exploring Irish History

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

New video out at 5pm. It is the second part of my Transatlantic Cable series. This time it looks at Valentia Island after the cable. #irishhistory #valentia #1916

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The First Transatlantic Cable: How Ireland Connected the World. Part one of a series on the history of the Valentia Transatlantic cable, which transformed the world. #TransatlanticCable #IrishHistory #ValentiaIsland #History #telegraph #UNESCO #unescoworldheritage #Kerry youtu.be/bXkHfjLCp7U

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The First Transatlantic Cable: How Ireland Connected the World

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Good luck. I think you will make it!

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New video out tomorrow at 7 pm. The First Transatlantic Cable: How Ireland Connected the World. Part one of a new series on the history of the Valentia Transatlantic cable #TransatlanticCable #IrishHistory #ValentiaIsland #History #telegraph #UNESCO #unescoworldheritage #Kerry

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New video out now on the wonderful and somewhat forgotten Adare Castle. Despite being in Limerick, it was held by the Earls of Kildare. A great place to visit youtu.be/hZByZbZUxic #irishhistory #castles #medieval

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Part 3 of my series on Kinsale is now out. This episode focuses on the battle itself. A battle that did not need to be fought, but which changed Irish history. The link is in a comment below. youtu.be/KY3nl-mYOQQ #irishhistory #kinsale #militaryhistory #elizabethi #hughoneill

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Part 2 of my series on the siege and Battle of Kinsale is out. This series examines this crucial battle - showing how near Hugh O'Neill came to victory. Enjoy! #kinsale #irishhistory #hughoneill #militaryhistory youtu.be/md0RSu-kjOY

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The Battle That Changed Ireland | Kinsale Part 2 Siege

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

One of these days. It has been on my mind, but the real world keeps stopping me....

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Why do some believe that the Prophet Jeremiah is buried in Loughcrew? Or that the ark of the covenant is at Tara? That an Egyptian princess came to Ireland? My new video on Irish pseudohistory will be out at 7.30pm tonight. Enjoy! #IrishHistory #HistoryMyths #Pseudohistory #AncientHistory

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I am the same. Tried to listen to some of their post fish stuff, but it never clicked with me. I like some of Fish's solo stuff. Would have loved to have seen his farewell tour. Maybe I will meet him in his new island home!!

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Marillion with Fish... I love that song. Saw them live in the SFX in Dublin long, long ago...

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

It is St Patrick's day, time for lots of invented stories about him (especially his so-called real name and the massacre of druids, both invented in the 1980s). This video is an attempt to correct the picture #irishhistory #stpatrick #medievalhistory youtu.be/y2vRzjx305k

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The Real Story of St Patrick: Myths, Druids, and the Truth

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Was St Brigid really a pagan goddess? This video examines the historical evidence behind one of Ireland’s most famous saints and the origins of the goddess theory. youtu.be/jG_RYmbjLuE #SaintBrigid #IrishHistory #EarlyMedievalIreland #celticmythology

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Saint Brigid: Goddess or Historical Figure?

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Take care my friend. It is too hard these days...

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

New video: Beyond Newgrange: The World of Ireland’s Passage Tombs. It looks at the Irish passage tomb world of Knowth, Dowth, the Mound of the Hostages, Carrowmore, and many more. Enjoy #Newgrange #PassageTombs #PrehistoricIreland #IrishArchaeology #Knowth

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

New video on Newgrange passage tomb out now. A very special place, with an interesting history. Enjoy! #irishhistory #newgrange #archaeology #celticmythology #irishmythology #ireland #BrúnaBóinne, #MegalithicArt, #VisitIreland, #BoyneValley youtu.be/JrZ98iKe1yk

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

New video out now on the wonderful Newgrange. I had the good fortune to visit it last week. youtu.be/JrZ98iKe1yk #irishhistory #newgrange #archaeology #celticmythology #irishmythology #ireland #WinterSolstice, #BrúnaBóinne, #MegalithicArt, #VisitIreland, #BoyneValley

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Elizabeth I has a great reputation in England, regarded as presiding over a golden age. In Ireland, her reputation is more tarnished, as her Irish policy was disastrous, resulting in many wars and atrocities. youtu.be/2WRMSPJY6rM #irishhistory #elizabethi #militaryhistory

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Elizabeth I and Ireland

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Have you ever been to Innisfallen Abbey in Killarney? New video out now about this amazing place. Really worth a visit youtu.be/O2u-PgiBSVo #irishhistory #medievalhistory #ireland #kerry

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

What caused the Irish Famine? There is no simple answer to this. In addition to the blight, ideological blindness, moralism, prejudice, and the Poor Law all had a role #irishhistory #irishfamine #workhouse #ireland #greathunger #black47 #greatfamine #19thcentury youtu.be/ii6Dpyupkr8

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I'm giving a talk on Wednesday evening for Heritage Iveragh as part of the Skellig Coast Archaeology Festival. "Samhain, Tech Donn, and Tír na nÓg: The Many Gaelic Otherworlds" Location Tech Amergin, Waterville, at 8pm on Wednesday 29/10. Hopefully it will be livestreamed as well.

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The Skellig archaeology festival starts next Friday, running from 24-29 Oct. Events include a talk with Dr Connie Kelleher in Derrynane (including a visit to the Summer house) Bronze Casting in Brú na Dromada, a hike to the wonderful Caherlihillian, and even a talk by me! Lots of other stuff too...

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

New video out now A Different Type of Grail: William Marshall, Temple Church, Magna Cara, and Ireland. How in visiting London I stumbled upon a lot of Irish history.... youtu.be/r-Wn6AmVAk8 #medievalhistory #magnacarta #irishhistory #WilliamMarshal #TempleChurch #History #knightstemplar

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hi everyone, New video now out. It is on the enigmatic Seefin passage tomb in the Wicklow mountains. A difficult place to get tom but a fascinating place. youtu.be/DwihaWOQZzM #HistoryDocumentary #wicklow #passagetomb #irishhistory #archaeology #ancientireland

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

You are very welcome! Some people are far more attached to the Irish slavery myth than I believed possible... so it is go to get a thank you :-)

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

New video out now on the myth of Irish slavery and the political uses of this. Funny that even before it launched I was getting negative comments. Some really want to hang on to bad history Have a look and click like or comment! youtu.be/7x-XtPdzn2I

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Irish Slaves in the Americas? The Irish Slavery Myth Explained

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

New video out now. Clans: a modern myth? It explores the idea of clans in Irish and Scottish history. (As might be guessed Walter Scott gets a mention). Enjoy! #irishhistory #ireland #clan #history #medieval #medievalhistory #scotland #oneill #maccarthy youtu.be/su7XRzFTDs4

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Did Ireland have clans?

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

New video out tomorrow at 6pm. Clans: a modern myth? It explores the idea of clans in Irish and Scottish history. (As might be guessed Walter Scott gets a mention). Enjoy! It might be a little controversial.... #irishhistory #ireland #clan #history #medieval #scotland

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Foras Feasa @forasfeasa.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

New video premieres tomorrow at 3pm: The Mysteries of Tara. It discusses what Tara actually was, avoiding the usual shallow explanations. #Tara #irelandsancienteast #irishhistory #ancienthistory #AncientCivilizations #AncientMysteries #Ireland #medieval #Kingship #pagan #Lugh #StoneOfDestiny

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