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Explore medieval Irish politics and the English invasion through this 47-minute podcast interview with Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd, formerly an O'Donovan postdoctoral scholar at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and now at Maynooth University. Discover the contents of his new book 'Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion' as he discusses his innovative use of post-colonial theory to analyze medieval Irish political structures. Learn about key historical figures including Ruaidrí Úa Conchobair (High King of Ireland 1166–1198), Diarmait Mac Murchada (king of Leinster), and the complex relationships between Irish kings and English invaders. Examine the roles of leading dynasties such as Síl Muredaig of Connacht, Dál Cais of Munster, and Northern Uí Néill, while exploring the political machinations involving figures like Cathal Crobderg, King John of England, and the controversial story of Derbforgaill and her husband Tigernán Úa Ruairc. Gain insights into Dr Ó Hoireabhárd's research methodology, his favorite and most violent Irish kings, and understand how post-colonial theory illuminates medieval Irish-English political dynamics. The discussion references primary sources including the Annals of Clonmacnoise and the writings of Giraldus Cambrensis, providing a comprehensive academic perspective on this pivotal period in Irish history.
