Exploring the Politics and Political Parties of Ireland

Considering how close links are between Wales and Ireland in terms of history, trade, and culture, the low levels of knowledge about our respective political parties and their traditions is, perhaps, surprising. In this episode we speak with Cardiff-based researcher and journalist Lila Haines about her new book 'Radicals and Realists: Political Parties in Ireland' and try to explore the similarities and differences between the national politics on each side of the Celtic sea. You can find Lila on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/LilaEilis And you can buy Lila's excellent book here: https://welsh-academic-press.shopfactory.com/contents/en-uk/p128_Political-Parties-of-Ireland.html For all the latest from Hiraeth, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiraethPod If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.