Interviews

Explore a collection of interviews from Ireland’s past that capture the voices and stories of its revolutionary periods.

Frank Thornton recalls Bloody Sunday

Leading member of the IRA unit ''The Squad'', Frank Thornton, recalls Bloody Sunday.

Éamon de Valera interviewed in 1962

Éamon de Valera interviewed on his 80th birthday in 1962.

Emmet Dalton recalls the negotiations of the treaty in London

Emmet Dalton recalls the negotiations of the treaty in London, Michael Collins' thoughts at the time, and his reaction.

Vinnie Byrne recalls Bloody Sunday assassinations

Vinny Byrne of the IRA's/Michael Collins' intelligence unit "The Squad" relives the assassination of British spies on Bloody Sunday.

Denis McCullough: The Irish Republican Brotherhood made the Irish Volunteers possible

Denis McCullough: The Irish Republican Brotherhood made the Irish Volunteers possible.

Seán MacEoin remembers Michael Collins' willingness to dismiss the truce unless Seán was released from prison

Seán MacEoin remembers Michael Collins' willingness to dismiss the truce unless Seán was released from prison.

Former President of Ireland Seán T. O'Kelly gives his own recounting of the formation of the Irish Volunteers

Former President of Ireland Seán T. O'Kelly gives his own recounting of the formation of the Irish Volunteers.

Irish WW1 veterans recall their reactions to Easter Rising and their thoughts on Irish freedom

Irish WW1 veterans recall their reactions to Easter Rising and their thoughts on Irish freedom.

Emmet Dalton remembers his General, Michael Collins

Emmet Dalton remembers his General, Michael Collins.