After being shocked by the appalling conditions he found elderly people living on the margins of society, Willie Bermingham established the ALONE organisation to provide support and accomodation for elderly people. Wille's sister - Maura Kenny - talks about this inspirational man's life and work.

Willie Bermingham - firefighter and founder of ALONE

Historian Ann Matthews discusses the life of Helena Moloney who was a protoge of Maud Gonne and a feminist activist who became involved with both the Labour and independence movements in the early part of the Twentieth Century.

Helena Moloney - Ireland's First Feminist?

Eugene McCague, biographer of Cox, discusses the life and work of the man who built a prestigious reputation as a brilliant corporate lawyer during the early decades of the Free State 

Arthur Cox - Ireland's First Corporate Lawyer

Arthur Griffith founded Sinn Fein and played a prominent role in the political struggle that created the Irish Free State. Despite this, his contribution is often overlooked. His biographer, Dr Owen McGee, discusses his life and legacy.

Arthur Griffith - Irish Nationalist and Politician

 Barry Fitzgerald was one of the Abbey players who graduated to Hollywood in the late 1930s and became an unlikely film star after his Oscar win for best supporting actor in 1944. Dr Ruth Barton - lecturer in film studies at Trinity College Dublin and author of many books including – The Acting Irish in Hollywood discusses his life and work

Barry Fitzgerald - The Actor and Film Star

WT Cosgrave was the steady hand that guided the Irish State through its first decade as a State. Prof Micheal Laffan, emeritus professor of history at UCD and Cosgrave's biographer discusses his life and contribution to Irish politics

WT Cosgrave - First Leader of Irish State

Twentieth Century Dubliners is a history debate programme that discusses the lives and legacies of some of the most influential Dubliners of the Twentieth Century. 

Presented by historian Niall Curran, its broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM at 3pm every Monday.


20th Century Dubliners