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Ireland’s vibrant farming past

A newly-published book has taken a dive into Ireland’s vibrant farming past. From evictions and...

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15.01 13 Oct 2025


Ireland’s vibrant farming past


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15.01 13 Oct 2025


A newly-published book has taken a dive into Ireland’s vibrant farming past.

From evictions and land wars, to golden harvests and dancing at the crossroads, Michael B. Barry and John O’Byrne’s new instalment features hundreds of colourised photos that date back as early as the mid-1800s.

‘The Irish Farm in Colour’ was published last week and is the fourth book in a series which recaptures the Ireland of the past through colour.

Historian and author of the book, Michael B. Barry, joins Seán to discuss.


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