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Hidden Histories: A Brief History of Timekeeping

Did you didn’t know that Ireland is home to a museum of time? Or that the island was once home to multiple time zones? Ireland's relationship with time and timekeeping is a storied one, one that is also inextricably linked to social and political changes during the 19th and 20th centuries. But could there be problems ahead if our neighbours were to abandon the likes of Daylight Savings Time? Gavan is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

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11.40 26 Mar 2023


Hidden Histories: A Brief History of Timekeeping



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11.40 26 Mar 2023


Did you didn’t know that Ireland is home to a museum of time? Or that the island was once home to multiple time zones?

Ireland's relationship with time and timekeeping is a storied one, one that is also inextricably linked to social and political changes during the 19th and 20th centuries.

But could there be problems ahead if our neighbours were to abandon the likes of

Daylight Savings Time?

Gavan is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.


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