John D Ruddy
A United Ireland? - John Talks
Let me know what you think about the prospect of a United Ireland.
John D Ruddy
The Story of Columba - Manny Man Does History
Learn about one of the Patron Saints of Ireland and how he may have been the person to be caught for copyright infringement!
Curated Video
The Proclamation in Letterkenny read by John D Ruddy
I read the Proclamation of Independence in front of the Letterkenny Post Office on Easter Monday 2016 at 12.45pm to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising. (I'll probably do it again on April 24th) Thanks to Kieran Kelly for intro,...
John D Ruddy
The Border of Northern Ireland in 8 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Here is but a brief history of the Border of Northern Ireland, its medieval origins and why it is such a key factor in Brexit!
John D Ruddy
Flight of the Earls in 6 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Find out about one the most important moments in Irish History and indeed the end of an era in the old way of Ireland.
John D Ruddy
Acts of Union in 3 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
What were the Acts of Union? Find out here!
John D Ruddy
Revolutionary Ireland 1916-1923 (Remastered Supercut) - Manny Man Does History
As we head towards the end of the Decade of Centenaries, I thought I'd release a Supercut of The Easter Rising, War of Independence, Bloody Sunday, and the Irish Civil War all rolled into one cohesive narrative. It features rerecorded...
John D Ruddy
John Talks Ireland and Colonialism
Just some thoughts on the Irish abroad and our relationship with colonialism! Happy Paddy's Day :D
John D Ruddy
The History of Ireland in 11 Minutes (Remastered) - Manny Man Does History
Here it is, the remastered version of my original Manny Man Does History video! Enjoy!
John D Ruddy
Irish War of Independence in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Find out about the tumultuous time in Ireland which led to its independence from Britain.
John D Ruddy
Irish Civil War in 14 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Explore the tragic war which tore Ireland apart at the seems, some which remain torn today!
John D Ruddy
Destroying Statues - John Talks
John Talks about the ethics of pulling down a statue. Is it protest? Is it effective? Let’s see!
John D Ruddy
Bloody Sunday 1920 in 5 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Find out what happened in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday 1920.
Jack Rackam
Why the King Can't Say No to Parliament | The Life & Times of Charles I
The most interesting thing about King Charles the First is that he was five foot six inches tall at the start of his reign. And only four foot eight inches tall at the end of it...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 3, Chapters 5-7 Summary
Victor returns to Switzerland in a fragile state after losing another loved one. The Frankenstein family plans for a happy occasion, but it’s overshadowed by the monster’s deadly threats. Victor is finally pushed over the edge and...
Economics Explained
Will The EU Fail? | Economics Explained
In this video we will rank the European Union (EU) as if it were a country on the Economics Explained National Leaderboard, after exploring the economic challenges and opportunities facing all current member states. The EU collectively...
Nature League
The Truth About Ireland and Snakes
On this episode of Nature League, Brit checks in on St. Patrick’s Day with some info about the real reason why snakes aren’t in Ireland.
TLDR News
The Windsor Framework Explained: Is this Brexit Done?
Yesterday, Rishi Sunak and the EU announced their new Windsor Framework. This replacement for the Northern Ireland Protocol hopes to appeal to Europe, the Northern Irish and the Tory base. It's a risky move for Sunak but if successful...
TLDR News
How Sunak (finally) Defeated Johnson and the Brexiteers
Last week, Sunak passed his Windsor Framework through Parliament to address the issues created by the Northern Ireland agreement. So has the Prime Minister finally succeeded in quashing any Brexiteer rebellions on his backbenches and got...
TLDR News
Sunak’s New Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Explained
Ever since the Brexit deal was agreed, the Northern Ireland Protocol has been a source of serious contention between the UK and the EU. But after years of political posturing, has Sunak finally found an agreement that could ease the...
Curated Video
Ireland: divided by abortion
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
Curated Video
Rebels in the Records: Irish MP and revolutionary. Countess Markievicz by Gabriel
National Archives: This films is part of a series called ‘Rebels in the Records’. The films in the series were created by young people in July 2021 and combine puppetry, model-making and animation. They explore stories of people and...