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What were Roger Casement’s zoological exploits?

There are many reasons why Roger Casement is a significant figure in Irish history, but one lesse...

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14.19 18 Aug 2026


What were Roger Casement’s zoological exploits?


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14.19 18 Aug 2026


There are many reasons why Roger Casement is a significant figure in Irish history, but one lesser talked about aspect of his life are his zoological exploits. While travelling in Africa and South America, he sent preserved and live specimens back to Ireland…

Aidan O’Hanlon, Curator of Entomology at the National Museum of Ireland, joins Seán to discuss.


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