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<title>Irish Hedgerow History Lessons: People, Places, Events, Travel</title>
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<copyright>&#x2009; Michael O'Laughlin</copyright>
<itunes:author> Michael O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary>
Ask about High King Brian Boru; pirate Queen Grace O'Malley; Irish politics and DeValera;
The Great Famine; Wild Geese; Vikings; Normans; Genealogy and Family History; Travel; Irish Song;
The Black Irish; The Troubles; The Dance Master; and The Seanachies, just for starters !

The Hedge School, is here now, to answer your questions.  Michael O'Laughlin and Peter Reilly
Adams are continuing 60 years of experience as teachers; performers; and authors in the field of
Irish studies. They also include the influence of the Irish in America, Canada, Australia and the U.K.

</itunes:summary>

<description>Ask about High King Brian Boru; pirate Queen Grace O'Malley; Irish politics and DeValera;
The Great Famine; Wild Geese; Vikings; Normans; Genealogy and Family History; Travel; Irish Song;
The Black Irish; The Troubles; The Dance Master; and The Seanachies, just for starters !

The Hedge School, is here now, to answer your questions.  Michael O'Laughlin and Peter Reilly
Adams are continuing 60 years of experience as teachers; performers; and authors in the field of
Irish studies. They also include the influence of the Irish in America, Canada, Australia and the U.K.
  </description>

<itunes:owner>
<itunes:name>Michael O'Laughlin</itunes:name>
<itunes:email>mike@irishroots.com</itunes:email>
</itunes:owner>

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<itunes:category text="History" />
</itunes:category>
<itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family" />
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:keywords>Irish, Ireland, History, Politics, Immigration, Travel, Legend, ancient, modern, culture</itunes:keywords>

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     <title>021 Hedge Wolfetones Rising 1798</title>
     <itunes:summary>
Wolfetone, Napper Tandy, Fr. Murphy, 18th c.
www.Irishroots.com      The Irish Roots Cafe
We cover the closing of the 18th century
in this show.  Theobalde Wolfetone,
Napper Tandy, Father Murphy, and much more...
Catholic and Protestant relations...

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>31:38</itunes:duration>
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     <title>020 Irish History from the Hedgerow - 1700's</title>
     <itunes:summary>

www.Irishroots.com       The Irish Roots Cafe


Today we cover the 'Hidden Ireland' of the 18th century.

Your Hosts Peter Reilly Adams and Michael O'Laughlin

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>31:09</itunes:duration>
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     <title>019 Wild Geese, Limerick treaty 17th c. ends</title>
     <itunes:summary>

www.Irishroots.com    The Irish Roots Cafe

This show covers the end of the 17th century
including the exile of the Irish army to Europe
known as the flight of the wild geese.

See our blog notes at www.Irishroots.com

Hosted by Peter Reilly Adams and Mike O'Laughlin

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>35:06</itunes:duration>
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     <title>018 Williamite Wars, King James II, Battle of Boyne</title>
     <itunes:summary>

The Irish Roots Cafe      www.Irishroots.com

We continue the story of the 17th century
wars and conflict within Ireland in the wake
of Cromwell.
The Protestant - Catholic conflict erupts.
The Orangemen, The Jacobites.
Battles that ensue.

Be sure to listen to all of our podcast series.
We have shows on Irish History, Irish in America,
Irish Genealogy, and Irish Language notes for beginners.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>33:13</itunes:duration>
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     <title>017 Ireland in the 17th century</title>
     <itunes:summary>

Hedgerow History of Ireland www.Irishroots.com


Our continuing sessions on the History
of Ireland in the 17th century.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>24:18</itunes:duration>
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     <title>016 Confederacy; Civil War; Part 1</title>
     <itunes:summary>

www.Irishroots.com  Irish Roots Cafe


Todays episode moves further into the
17th century. We begin to explore the Confederacy,
Ormond, James, Charles, Cromwell and more.
part one of two.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>24:30</itunes:duration>
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     <title>015 Flight of the Earls, Battle of Kinsale</title>
     <itunes:summary>
Plantation of Ulster   O'Neill, O'Donnell

www.Irishroots.com   The Irish Roots Cafe

This session of Hedge School History
gives us the first part of the 17th century, to
be followed by two more episodes on the
turbulent and violent 1600's in Ireland.

Today we look at the Battle of Kinsale which
begins the century, along with the Flight of
the Earls and the beginnings of the Plantation
of Ulster.  The departure of O'Neill and O'Donnell
marks a low point for the Irish culture.

With todays hosts, Michael O'Laughlin and
Peter Reilly Adams.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>28:41</itunes:duration>
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     <title>014 Monastic Schools</title>
     <itunes:summary>
What came before the Hedge Schools of the 17th century ?
Well, the Bardic schools we have covered in another episode.
Today we cover the monastic schools, that began with the
School of Armagh, founded by Patrick in 450.

Listen to the complete Hedge Row History Series here:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/105/158/

See all of our sessions on Genealogy; Song; Travel;
Language; and History at the Hedge School here:
http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/Hedge_School.html

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>31:01</itunes:duration>
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     <title>013 Bardic Schools and Bards in Ireland</title>
     <itunes:summary>
www.Irishroots.com   The Irish Roots Cafe


From the Irish Roots Cafe at Irishroots.com
A further discussion of the older methods of education
in Ireland.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>38:25</itunes:duration>
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     <title>012 The Battle of Clontarf and its aftermath</title>
     <itunes:summary>
www.Irishroots.com   The Irish Roots Cafe
episode 12 from the Irish Hedge School
Contact Us
You can reach the Irish Roots Cafe on Twitter and Facebook.
Also at www.IrishRoots.com and by mail at our U.S. location:
The Irish Roots Cafe
Box 7575
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Leave a message on our Phone (816) 256-3360
Contact us for speaking engagements,
exhibits, and educational events. Since 1984.
copoyright 2009 IGF, This information is intended
for personal non-commercial use only.
Please apply for any other usage in writing.
Sponsors Welcome.
Remember to keep the hedge growing -
with your donation, subscription or membership.
- Thank you.

About Your Session Leaders
Both Michael and Peter are graduates of Rockhurst University,
and have given lectures, exhibits, tours, and educational
seminars relating to Ireland since 1984.
Peter Reilly Adams
Hedge School Instructor
Peter  traces his roots to the County Fermanagh and County
Cavan. Growing up in the City of New York and influenced by
the Irish neighborhoods, he was educated in Catholic Schools
all his life and was a member of the Augustinian Recollect
Order. Now in Kansas City, Kansas, he has a Bacholar
Degree in  Philosophy, Theology and History and Masters
in Liberal Arts and Public Administration
He has taught at every level of education over the past 40
years and served as Assistant to the Mayor in Kansas City.
 He was the host of the Irish Radio show, Celtic Crossings
and has led tours to Ireland for 23 years. He is a noted
musician and a talented vocalist.
Michael C. O'Laughlin
Poor Scholar
Mike O'Laughlin is the founder of the hedge school,
and is the leading author and publisher of Irish Works
in the field of Irish Families, Genealogy and History.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>35:17</itunes:duration>
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     <title>011 Brian Boru rise to High King, Dalcassions</title>
     <itunes:summary>
www.Irishroots.com Hedge School History
Irish Hedge Row History. Session number 11

Two Thousand Years of Irish History
From the Hedge School at www.Irishroots.com

Today:

Brian Boru Rises to High King, The Dalcassions
Listen to the complete Hedge Row History Series here:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/105/158/

See all of our sessions on Genealogy; Song; Travel;
Language; and History at the Hedge School here:
http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/Hedge_School.html


Contact Us
You can reach the Irish Roots Cafe on Twitter and Facebook.
Also at www.IrishRoots.com and by mail at our U.S. location:

The Irish Roots Cafe
Box 7575
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Leave a message on our Phone (816) 256-3360

Contact us for speaking engagements,
exhibits, and educational events. Since 1984.

copyright 2009 IGF, This information is intended
for personal non-commercial use only.
Please apply for any other usage in writing.

Sponsors Welcome.
Remember to keep the hedge growing -
with your donation, subscription or membership.
- Thank you.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>35:13</itunes:duration>
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     <title>010 Vikings Settle Ireland, Before Brian Boru</title>
     <itunes:summary>
with Peter Reilly Adams  www.Irishroots.com
Irish Hedge Row History. Session number 10
Two Thousand Years of Irish History
From the Hedge School at www.Irishroots.com
Today:
The Vikings Settle Down a little bit.
Prelude to the rise of the Dalcassions and High King
Brian Boru and the battle at Clontarf.
Listen to the complete Hedge Row History Series here:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/105/158/

See all of our sessions on Genealogy; Song; Travel;
Language; and History at the Hedge School here:
http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/Hedge_School.html

The Hedge School has 8 Broadcast series, including :
The History of Ireland
Irish in America
Irish Video Shorts
Irish Song and recitation
Irish Family History and genealogy
Irish Family History photo enhanced with links.
Travel Ireland.


All available on the iTunes Irish provider page (click below):
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025

Contact Us
You can reach the Irish Roots Cafe on Twitter and Facebook.
Also at www.IrishRoots.com and by mail at our U.S. location:
The Irish Roots Cafe
Box 7575
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Leave a message on our Phone (816) 256-3360
Contact us for speaking engagements,
exhibits, and educational events. Since 1984.
copyright 2010 IGF, This information is intended
for personal non-commercial use only.
Please apply for any other usage in writing.
Sponsors Welcome.
Remember to keep the hedge growing -
with your donation, subscription or membership.
- Thank you.
About Your Session Leaders
Both Michael and Peter are graduates of Rockhurst University,
and have given lectures, exhibits, tours, and educational seminars
relating to Ireland since 1984.

</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>33:51</itunes:duration>
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     <title>009 The Vikings Attack Irish, Raids, Tactics</title>
     <itunes:summary>
with Peter Reilly Adams    www.Irishroots.com
Our First session on the Vikings in Ireland.
From the Hedge School at the Irish Roots Cafe.
With Your Hosts
Peter Reilly Adams
and
Mike O'Laughlin
Session number 09. Listen to these podcasts here:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/105/158/
We have 7 distinct series on Irish topics like Genealogy; Song; and Irish-America;
and Irish Language, all available on our home page at www.Irishroots.com
</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>26:49</itunes:duration>
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     <title>008 Immigration and Destinations Worldwide</title>
     <itunes:summary>
www.Irishroots.com    The Irish Roots Cafe
Another session from the Irish Hedge Row
with your hosts
Peter Reilly Adams
and
Michael C. O'Laughlin
Session 008. Listen to our podcasts here:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/105/158/
We have 8 distinct series on Irish topics including
Genealogy
Song
Irish-America
Language
Travel by County in Ireland
all available on our home page.
</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>30:36</itunes:duration>
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     <title>007 The Story of Edward Devalera</title>
     <itunes:summary>
Irish Hedgerow History  www.Irishroots.com
An Irish Hedgerow History Session
At the Irish Roots Cafe with www.Irishroots.com
with your hosts
Peter Reilly Adams
and
Michael C. O'Laughlin
Peter leads the session today on
The Life of  Edward DeValera
See the entire series at
www.Irishroots.com. We have broadcast series
on Genealogy; Song; and Local History.
Soon to be available on CD.
You can reach the Irish Roots Cafe on Twitter and Facebook.
Also at www.IrishRoots.com and by mail at our U.S. location:
The Irish Roots Cafe
Box 7575
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Leave a message on our Phone (816) 256-3360
Contact Peter and Mike for speaking engagements,
exhibits, and educational events. Since 1984.
copyright 2009 IGF, This information is intended
for personal non-commercial use only.
Please apply for any other usage in writing.
Remember to keep the hedge growing -
with your donation, subscription or membership.  Thank you.
</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>20:31</itunes:duration>
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     <title>006. End of The Great Irish Famine</title>
     <itunes:summary>
www.Irishroots.com  The Irish Roots Cafe
006. Irish History Sessions from the Hedge Row
At the Irish Roots Cafe with www.Irishroots.com
Our 6th Session from the Hedge Row,
The end of the Irish Famine and its aftermath.
With your session leaders,
Peter Reilly Adams
and
Michael O'Laughlin
See all 6 of our Irish podcast series at www.Irishroots.com
We have broadcast series on:
Genealogy and Irish Family History
Irish Song
Irish History
Irish in America
Irish Video Shorts
Irish Family History (photo enhanced)
Sponsors Welcome !
</itunes:summary>
     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>27:41</itunes:duration>
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     <title>005  The Great Irish Famine of 1845 - 1852</title>
     <itunes:summary>
Famine, Disease, Desolation  www.Irishroots.com


Irish Hedge School History Sessions: The Irish Famine
From the Irish Roots Cafe at www.Irishroots.com


with Peter Reilly Adams
and Michael O'Laughlin


Listen to all 6 of our podcast series at www.Irishroots.com

</itunes:summary>

     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>29:53</itunes:duration>


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     <title>004. Hedge Schools and Teachers part II</title>
     <itunes:summary>
Co-host Peter Reilly Adams  www.Irishroots.com
004. Irish History Sessions from the Hedge Row
At the Irish Roots Cafe with www.Irishroots.com
Our Second Session about The Hedge School
We open todays broadcast with Peter singing an old song that mentions
going to school and carrying the sod.
Here are some random notes for today, along with a timeline:
Payment of the Hedge Teachers    2:35
Free Schools of the English Way  3:40
Competition Between Teachers
This verse won the day for one teacher:
" In Teaching the Young our Mother Tongue
at least I may venture to Mention
I am better than some, who greedily thumb,
the Bible Society Pension. "
See full show notes on our web page at www.Irishroots.com
About Your Hedge School Teachers
Both Michael and Peter are graduates of Rockhurst University,
and have given lectures, exhibits, tours, and educational seminars
relating to Ireland since 1984.
Peter Reilly Adams
Peter  traces his roots to the County Fermanagh and County
Cavan. Growing up in the City of New York and influenced by
the Irish neigborhoods, he was educated in Catholic Schools
all his life and was a member of the Augustinian Recollect
Order. Now in Kansas City, Kansas, he has a Bacholar
Degree in  Philosophy, Theology and History and Masters
in Liberal Arts and Public Administration
He has taught at every level of education over the past 40
years and served as Assistant to the Mayor in Kansas City.
 He was the host of the Irish Radio show, Celtic Crossings
and has led tours to Ireland for 23 years. He is a noted
musician and a talented vocalist.


Michael C. O'Laughlin
Mike descends from the O'Loughlins of Kilfenora, County Clare,
and the O'Donahues of Glenflesk, County Kerry. He also bears
Sullivan, Buckley, Kilmartin, Llewellyn and Kelliher roots; leads
tours to Ireland; and maintains a 3,000 volume Irish library, and
has authored more Irish books, newsletters and podcasts
than anyone in history*.
His public appearances include: National Public Radio
and television; Irish Family history seminars; Grand Marshall and
judge in St. Patricks Day parades; and as a founding member of
Irish cultural, bagpipe, and dance groups. He began the first
Irish Family history broadcast series on the web in 2006.
*60 books, 6 broadcast series with 200 episodes,
300 newsletters, blogs, videos, DVD and CDs.


</itunes:summary>

     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>35:28</itunes:duration>


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     <title>Hedge Schools in Ireland, History and legend</title>
     <itunes:summary>
Co-host Peter Reilly Adams  www.Irishroots.com

Michael O'Laughlin and Peter Reilly Adams
present
Part one of two episodes on Hedge Schools in Ireland.
The beginning of hedge schools in the 17th century,
outlaw teachers and students. Buildings,
penal laws, development to the 19th century.

Listen to all 6 Irish podcast series from www.Irishroots.com
</itunes:summary>

     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>30:47</itunes:duration>


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     <title>Introducing Your Hosts</title>
     <itunes:summary>
Your introduction to the hosts of the
Irish Hedge Row History podcast,
Michael O'Laughlin and Peter Reilly Adams.

Over 60 years of experience in
teaching, travel and broadcasting.
We invite your questions and curiosities
about Ireland and Irish history.

Leave your comments or question for
our next show at: 816-256-3360
or go to our web page at www.Irishroots.com
</itunes:summary>

     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>11:26</itunes:duration>


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     <title>Announcing Our Newest Broadcast</title>
     <itunes:summary>
From www.Irishroots.com
Our new podcast series on Irish History.
To include your requests on historical
events and personalities.
From Brian Boru, to DeValera, The
Great Famine, Hedge Schools and more...

Send us what you are curious about today.
</itunes:summary>

     <itunes:author>Mike O'Laughlin</itunes:author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
	 <itunes:duration>4:44</itunes:duration>


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