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Sep 2024
28m 49s

Series 2: Omnibus 6

Bbc Radio Ulster
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Omnibus #6 explores Ireland’s rich and turbulent history in the following episodes –

• VE Day • Controversial condolences • Northern Ireland elections 1945 • The Welfare State • Northern Ireland, a very substantial measure of government aid

Written by Dr Jonathan Bardon and featuring Cherrie McIlwaine, Patrick FitzSymons and Sean Crummey.

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