Advertisement

Hidden Histories: The Story of Bungalow Bliss

This year one of the subjects which dominated discourse in Ireland was the housing crisis. But amidst all that was written about housing in the present - and the future - there was one beautiful book that looked at housing in the past, and an...

Share this article

12.30 11 Dec 2022


Hidden Histories: The Story of Bungalow Bliss


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.30 11 Dec 2022


This year one of the subjects which dominated discourse in Ireland was the housing crisis.

But amidst all that was written about housing in the present - and the future - there was one beautiful book that looked at housing in the past, and an innovative approach taken in the 1970s.

Adrian Duncan’s 'Little Republics: The Story of Bungalow Bliss' - a book published by Jack Fitzsimons - details a movement that transformed the appearance of rural Ireland, and which was not without its critics.

Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.


Read more about

On The Record With Gavan Reilly

Related Episodes

Breakthrough as largest merger...

00:06:47

Breakthrough as largest merger of two black holes recorded

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:06:47


Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

00:51:47

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

Talking History With Patrick Geoghegan

00:51:47


Minister Peter Burke on the ‘T...

00:10:38

Minister Peter Burke on the ‘Team Ireland’ trade mission

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:10:38


What rights does someone grant...

00:07:39

What rights does someone granted asylum have?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:07:39