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When Irish Pubs Saved the Economy

When Irish Pubs Saved the Economy

FromWitness History


When Irish Pubs Saved the Economy

FromWitness History

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In May 1970 Ireland's banks were forced to close for 6 months when workers went on strike. But in an age before ATMs and debit cards the Irish found a way of getting hold of their money - at the pub.Photo:Three glasses of Guinness on a bar in Downings, Co. Donegal, Ireland (BBC)
Released:
May 24, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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History as told by the people who were there.