I knew the basics but I really don’t know any of the detail despite being an ultra-political geek and really interested in history. It’s partly because we don’t learn about Ireland in schools at all. So I started to read a lot more about Irish history so I thought of a podcast on Irish taoisigh. I think history will probably look more kindly on him, a bit like John Major, in a way. [ Iain Dale, chronicler of British leaders, turns his attention to Irish taoisighOpens in new window ]What’s the best writing advice?

Source: The Irish Times January 11, 2026 09:05 UTC