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The Irish History Podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, covers Irish history from the Norman Invasion to the Troubles through researched narratives and historian interviews. It has 482 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 35 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a sponsorship rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Irish History Podcast

Long-running Irish history show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 482 episodes since 2010 with a weekly release cadence
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 1,324 ratings
  • Character-driven narratives of 35 to 50 minutes give host-read ads room to land
Best fortravel and Ireland tourismbooks and educational publishingheritage and whiskey or craft drinks brands
Watch forAudience download figures are estimates; the show has no sponsors yet, so integration terms are untested.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History85%
Politics and Government10%
Crime5%
Formats
narrative, multi-part series, historian interview
Tone
informative, vivid
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 1,324 (1,000 to 5,000 band), 482 episodes over 16 years, Acast hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9 and a weekly cadence.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened during the Irish War of Independence?How did the Great Famine affect Ireland?What was the Troubles era like in Belfast?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States30%
🇮🇪 Ireland15%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to the show's own shop at irishhistorypodcast.ie/shop.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Episodes cover wartime violence, the Troubles, and the Maamtrasna Murders, though the feed carries no explicit flag.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 93 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives…
Irish History Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Irish History Podcast

The Irish History Podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, covers Irish history from the Norman Invasion through the Great Famine to the Troubles. Episodes are character-driven narratives, with multi-part series and interviews with Irish historians. The feed lists 482 episodes released weekly, usually 35 to 50 minutes long, according to the RSS feed.

The show's website links to a shop, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average rating from 1,324 ratings. Listeners are likely adults with a strong interest in history; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

Brands in travel, publishing and Irish heritage products may suit this show. Estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode suggest a host-read mid-roll rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode, according to Starbooked's rate rule.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Irish History Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Irish History Podcast

How much does Irish History Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000. These figures are estimates derived from public signals, not the show's published rates.

What is Irish History Podcast about?

The Irish History Podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, covers Irish history from the Norman Invasion to the Troubles. Episodes are researched narratives, and the show also features interviews with historians on subjects ranging from famine to smuggling.

How do I contact Irish History Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked.

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