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Apr 2025
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The IRA's Great Escape: Mountjoy Jail, 1...

FIN DWYER
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In 1925, nineteen IRA prisoners orchestrated a daring escape from Mountjoy Jail in the heart of Dublin. Join me and historian Sam McGrath as we delve into the history of the IRA following the Civil War and uncover the remarkable story behind this audacious breakout.


Sound: Kate Dunlea

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