<p>This week on Talking History, Patrick explores the relationship Ireland has with the United States as the country marks 250 years of independence.</p>

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This unique and lively&nbsp;history&nbsp;show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing&nbsp;personalities behind them.

Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin,&nbsp;Talking History&nbsp;unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at&nbsp;http://newstalk.com/listenlive&nbsp;| Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk