Feeney, O. J. (Host). (2020-present). The Troubles Podcast [Audio Podcast]. Acast. https://open.spotify.com/show/0jRyAztVfR4npzKUeuI3Ah
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"The Troubles were a period of time in Northern Ireland which many people today do not know a lot about. In this podcast we will delve into each individual bombing and attack that happened during the 30-year period. This is a non-partisan podcast that focuses solely on the facts and the accounts of the individuals involved."
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Since this podcast is specifically dedicated to this period of Irish history, it has a chance to delve deep into this sordid time. It makes a valiant effort to be nonpartisan while still very thorough and informative, and I think it succeeds.
Collins, L. (Host). (2020-present). Revolutionary Ireland [Audio Podcast]. https://open.spotify.com/show/2PAFN8nUO6mkVw1z7lh7wD
"Join Lorcan Collins for a weekly podcast about Ireland's revolutionary history. Concentrating on the Easter Rising of 1916, The War of Independence 1919-21 and the Irish Civil War 1922-23. The show will also feature episodes on all aspects of revolutionary
Irish history from 1798 to the Hunger Strikes of the 1980's. Revolutionary Ireland Podcast will feature guest historians and activists."
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While this focuses on more events besides The Troubles, it has a few episodes and is sure to have more specifically on this topic. Each episode focuses on a certain person or very specific event, but this allows for greater detail.
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U2 & Lykke Li. (2014). The Troubles [Song]. On Songs of Innocence [Album]. Island Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2XGJVPujCA
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The closing track on their surprise 2012 album, Songs of Innocence, was made available for free for all Apple users. It is a song about survival and internal conflict, but is also a direct reference to The Troubles.
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“The song already has so much depth to it, you don’t even need to fully understand what the lyrics are about to understand it in your soul and heart,” she says. “It’s a really wonderful thing to be able to align myself to, to that emotion.” - Lykke Li, Rolling Stone
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U2. (1983). Sunday Bloody Sunday [Song]. On War [Album]. Island Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM4vblG6BVQ
"'Sunday Bloody Sunday' is a song by Irish rock band U2. [The song] is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, mainly focusing on the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident in Derry where British troops shot and killed unarmed civil rights protesters."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_Bloody_Sunday
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"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is one of U2's most famous songs and is widely considered to be among the best political protest songs.
"A track originally written as a call for peace in Ireland has spread throughout the years to a call to the end of all conflicts. Its message is backed by the power of the lyrics and music that it contains. It’s a number that fans love to hear played live. However, every time they do, there’s one line that comes through over and over. “How long must we sing this song?”"
- Joe Marvilli, Consequence of Sound
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https://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/rock-history-101-u2s-sunday-bloody-sunday/
The Cranberries. (1994). Zombie [Song]. On No Need to Argue [Album]. Island Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts
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"'Zombie' is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries, written in memory of the two young victims who were killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings, Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry. It was released in September 1994 as the lead single from their second studio album, No Need to Argue, two weeks ahead of the album's release. Music critics have long recognized 'Zombie' by the Cranberries as 'a masterpiece of alternative rock'." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_(The_Cranberries_song)
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"The Cranberries' fiercest rock song, from second album, No Need To Argue (1994). An accusatory lament, it grapples with the endless recriminations of the Irish Troubles, with a slow rolling bass line and thumping mid-tempo beat, finding tension between melodic delicacy and introspection in the verses with a keening, wailing chorus charged with distorted grungy guitars." - Neil McCormick, Telegraph
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While the song itself is a powerful song, the music video only enhances the experience. The bold visuals are very impactful and go along beautifully with the desperate message.