Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast with Peter McGann – Jonathan Swift Festival!

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Event times:

20:30 - 22:00

Event location:

The Workman's Club

Event price:

€15.00

About this event

Join Shite Talk History and Special Guest Peter McGann on Tuesday 25 November as they delve into the life and times of Irish satirist Jonathan Swift.

Well known for his novel Gulliver’s Travels, they’ll also be discussing Swift’s A Tale of a Tub and his essay An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity, as well as his infamous A Modest Proposal.

Joined on the night by comedian/actor Peter McGann, from RTE’s Small Town, Big Story and Showkids, the lads will also be discussing the art of satire as well as looking back at some of the best bits of Ireland’s satire from past to present.

This show is part of the Jonathan Swift Festival.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

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