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The Kilmichael Ambush & the Burning of Cork (The War of Independence XX)

The Kilmichael Ambush & the Burning of Cork (The War of Independence XX)

FromIrish History Podcast


The Kilmichael Ambush & the Burning of Cork (The War of Independence XX)

FromIrish History Podcast

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Kilmichael is remembered as one of the most important and controversial battles in the War of Independence. This episodes explains what actually happened in this remote valley in Cork in late November 1920. The podcast also continues the wider story of the war through one of the most turbulent periods of the conflict. Beginning with dramatic attacks in Liverpool, the shows carries the story through to the burning of Cork City in mid December.This is the excellent discussion mentioned in the episode https://www.theirishstory.com/2020/12/18/podcast-tom-barry-and-the-kilmichael-ambush/#.YZCvHFPLffASupport the show➡️ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/58052656➡️ Acast+https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.We have just launched our first clothing range in the shop. Check out the polo shirts at https://irishhistory.bigcartel.com/product/irish-history-podcast-embroidered-polo-shirtSound By Jason Looney Additional Research - Sam McGrathAdditional Narrations Therese Murray & Aidan Crowe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.
Released:
Nov 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through Ireland's fascinating past. This podcast is not just dates but an enthralling account of Ireland's history, looking at daily life through the ages. The show is currently focused on the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s (see below), while the archive contains the stories of Ireland's ancient High Kings, Viking raiders and the Norman Invasion of the Middle Ages. The story of the Great Famine has proved the most popular to date, Between 1845 and 1851, during one of the worst Famine's in modern history one million Irish people died. The podcast looks at how this happened and who was responsible. The series also tells the story of the survivors. From rebellion to riots & evictions to emigration when you download the show you embark on a facinating and vivid journey to the world your ancestors lived in. These events not only changed Ireland but also numerous countries across the globe. Irish famine emigrants established communities in the USA, Britain, Canada, Australia and further afield. This series is the story of your ancestors who lived through world changing events.