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Were the Fenians the first republican terrorists?

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume examine the Fenian movement and its influence on republican thinking.

Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of fascinating historical incidents and people in Irish history. The unlikely duo investigates well-known historical events from different perspectives, to give the listener the long and the short of it.

In this third episode in the series, they examine the Fenian movement and its influence on republican thinking. They debate with historians Professor Richard English, Eva O’Cathaoir and Dr Frank Rynne.

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29 minutes

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Sep 2022 12:30