From Bomb to Ballot: The History of Sinn Féin
Daily MailIn 1981, ten young men starved themselves to death in a prison on the outskirts of Belfast. They were all members of the Irish Republican Army, and had been protesting their right to be treated as political prisoners. Their deaths shocked the world. The Hunger Strikes made martyrs of the young republican men who died and were the apex of a thirty year conflict in Ireland that – by its conclusion –... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 8 | Founded | a year ago |
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Gerry Adams stands down as the President of Sinn Fein and is replaced by Mary Lou McDonald, a middle-class Dubliner with no personal connection to the Troubles.
Sinn Fein achieves an historic result in the 2020 election and announces itself as Irel... more
In Omagh, a car bomb kills 29 people, including two unborn children. It is the biggest single atrocity of the Troubles and comes just four months after the Good Friday Agreement is signed.
The peace holds… but the Omagh Bomb shows that Pandora’s Bo... more
The Provisional IRA end their ceasefire in spectacular fashion, and the scale of the bomb detonated in the middle of Canary Wharf sparks renewed attempts to end the Troubles.
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Great informative listen, live the Irish accents too
Apple Podcasts5jimais
Australia8 months ago - Needs much more time
There is so much to cover that this needed so much more time and research. Vast majority of Catholics killed by loyalists were innocent and involved collusion with state forces.
Apple Podcasts2Axzunhdsgur
United Kingdom9 months ago - Propaganda
A sad effort. Terrible show
Apple Podcasts1MUFC19920United Kingdom9 months ago - Collusion
You can’t write or talk about the troubles without a deep dive into collusion. At least 80 % of loyalist murders of completely innocent catholics , involved collusion with British forces . If your going to do it do it right
Apple Podcasts1ifintyUnited Kingdom9 months ago - The troubles
Found it interesting read a lot of books and more a less every documentary made , and this year went all over Northern Ireland including Belfast & Londonderry . The people have been through a terrible troubled times both were incredibly friendly i can’t wait to go back
Apple Podcasts1UK BIG PAUL MUnited Kingdom10 months ago
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A comprehensive exploration of the political evolution of Sinn Féin is presented, particularly focusing on its transition from a fringe group associated with the IRA to a significant political force in Irish politics. The episodes cover pivotal historical events such as the Hunger Strikes and the Good Friday Agreement, showcasing the complicated relationship between Sinn Féin's militant past and its current political aspirations. The narrative is enriched with insights from political analysts, former IRA members, and key political figures, providing a multidimensional view of Sinn Féin's ongoing challenges and prospects in contemporary politics. The program delves into critical topics concerning national identity, political strategy, and th... more
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