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May 2024
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The Troubles Podcast Live in London on M...

Oisin Feeney
About this episode
I'll be putting on a live show in London later this month with Kevin and Jason from Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast. It'll take place on Wednesday, May 22nd at the London Irish Centre. Ticekts are £12 and the show starts at 19:30. Be great to see some of you there!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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