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Episode 27: The Ambush
FromYear ‘21
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
As soldiers return to their barracks in Dublin after the King’s visit to Belfast, their train is blown up by a group of south Armagh men lying in wait, led by local farmer Frank Aiken. Three officers, a railway guard and at least fifty horses are killed in what would become known as the Adavoyle Ambush. A listener and local historian tells us how his family members were involved in the clean-up operation in the immediate aftermath of the explosion and describes a “gruesome” scene. Please be advised that this episode features the sound of gunshots.
Released:
Jul 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (48)
Episode 1: The Table: Declan Harvey and Tara Mills tell the story of the creation of Northern Ireland. by Year ‘21