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The Revolution Underground (Secret Societies, Communism and Coal (Part V) (1919-1922)
The Revolution Underground (Secret Societies, Communism and Coal (Part V) (1919-1922)
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35 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2016
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In 1919 the War of Independence broke out in Ireland. In Castlecomer, Ireland’s largest mining community, this had a profound effect. While the I.R.A. fought the British Army in the surrounding countryside, below ground the miners waged their own revolution. This brought not only ambushes and assassination to Castlecomer but strikes, industrial Sabotage & kidnapping. Listen to the full show to hear this enthralling story! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Mar 7, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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