The Troubles Podcast
True Crime
The Troubles were a period of time in Northern Ireland which many people today do not know a lot about. In this podcast we will delve into each individual bombing and attack that happened during the 30-year period. This is a non-partisan podcast that focuses solely on the facts and the accounts of the individuals involved.Cover art by Chris O'Brien New Episodes every Tuesday starting March 24thI grew up in the Republic of Ireland and found that most people of my generation had no idea about the Troubles and what happened during that period. This podcast will break down many of the attacks, bombings and shootings that occurred and devote a full episode to each incident.It is important to remember that these episodes are written by me and I've made every effort to write as clearly as possible and without bias.That being said, this is fairy dense subject matter and there will be errors and differences of opinions. I'm happy to discuss these in a constructive manner. This podcast is the perfect starting point for those interested in learning about the Troubles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Location:
Ireland
Genres:
True Crime
Description:
The Troubles were a period of time in Northern Ireland which many people today do not know a lot about. In this podcast we will delve into each individual bombing and attack that happened during the 30-year period. This is a non-partisan podcast that focuses solely on the facts and the accounts of the individuals involved.Cover art by Chris O'Brien New Episodes every Tuesday starting March 24thI grew up in the Republic of Ireland and found that most people of my generation had no idea about the Troubles and what happened during that period. This podcast will break down many of the attacks, bombings and shootings that occurred and devote a full episode to each incident.It is important to remember that these episodes are written by me and I've made every effort to write as clearly as possible and without bias.That being said, this is fairy dense subject matter and there will be errors and differences of opinions. I'm happy to discuss these in a constructive manner. This podcast is the perfect starting point for those interested in learning about the Troubles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Language:
English
Episodes
BONUS: Full Interview with Richard Moore
7/16/2021
As a mid-season bonus, I wanted to release this full interview with Richard Moore. The Richard Moore episode, called Children of the Troubles, received a lot of positive feedback and comments. But the full interview with Richard is a good bit longer than what made it into the episode. So here is the entire interview, virtually unedited. Thanks again and see you in season three.
Duration:01:19:30
Pat Finucane: A Murder With Collusion At Its Heart
6/14/2021
Pat Finucane was a solicitor who defended a number of high-profile republican paramilitaries. It was for this reason he was targeted and killed by loyalist paramilitaries. I may have said it before about previous episodes, but this is up there as being one of the most complicated legal cases in British history.
The basic argument is that the 4 main loyalists who killed him were all informants for various branches of intelligence services and that the intelligence services knew about the...
Duration:00:55:13
Children of the Troubles: Richard Moore
5/31/2021
Many children were killed and injured in the conflict known as the Troubles in Northern Ireland. This episode will first focus on the children who lost their lives during the conflict and then will be featuring an interview with Richard Moore, who was blinded at a young age after he was hit in the face with a rubber bullet fired by a British soldier.
Duration:00:50:54
The Ballymurphy Massacre
5/17/2021
It’s August 9th, 1971 in Northern Ireland. The British Army had just launched Operation Demetrius, which was an operation aimed at completely smashing the IRA.
Ultimately, the operation was a complete failure, and, in the district of Ballymurphy in Belfast, 11 people would lose their lives at the hand of British soldiers.
But it would be almost 50 years later, that the families of the victims would ever get some sort of closure. This is the story of the Ballymurphy massacre.
Duration:00:33:07
People of the Troubles: Dolours Price
5/3/2021
Dolours Price grew up in a staunchly republican family. From an early age, she joined the Provisional IRA and took part in a number of campaigns before being imprisoned and in later years turning completely against the Provisional IRA. At one stage, Dolours and her sister, Marion were two of the most infamous people in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Duration:00:28:52
Why Is There Rioting In Northern Ireland In 2021?
4/19/2021
In this episode we’re going to talk a little bit about the Good Friday Agreement, what life in Northern Ireland has been like since the Agreement, the impact of Brexit, the Northern Irish Protocol, coronavirus and how all of these things culminated with the rioting that occurred in early April of 2021.
Duration:00:27:21
The McGurk's Bar Bombing
4/5/2021
It was a Saturday evening in the New Lodge area of Belfast. There was a jovial atmosphere in the Catholic Owned McGurk's Bar. Outside the pub, a man appeared and placed a parcel at the pub entrance and rushed back to their car before driving off. Moments later the bomb exploded. causing the whole building to collapse, killing and injuring most of the patrons inside.
Duration:00:22:55
The Disappearance of Jean McConville
3/22/2021
It was around 7 in the evening in the Divis Flats when there was a knock on the door of the McConville’s. The children answered the door to a number of individuals. They asked ‘where’s Jean’ and when she appeared they told her to put on a coat and they took her out into the night. They told the children that she would be back in 30 mins. That was the last time Jean McConville was seen alive. In the days following her abduction, no neighbours called over to check on the children and no...
Duration:00:36:31
The Kingsmill Massacre
3/8/2021
It was 5.30 in the evening, and sixteen textile workers were in a minibus on their way home from the factory they worked at. Four workers got out at Whitecross and the bus continued on before being flagged down and stopped by a man in a combat uniform. They asked which of the workers were Catholics and the one Catholic man made himself known. He was told to "Get down the road and don't look back". On that fateful evening, the remaining 11 protestant workers who were still on the bus would...
Duration:00:23:31
Bloody Friday
2/22/2021
1972 was by far the worst year of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, in terms of death toll. 476 people lost their lives and over half of that number was civilians. It was also the year where the IRA staged their largest ever day of bombings. In the space of 80 minutes, the IRA detonated 22 bombs in and around Belfast, turning the city into a warzone. This is the story of Bloody Friday.SOURCES:The Primary Source for this Episode, an excellent BBC documentary about Bloody...
Duration:00:24:53
The Loughinisland Massacre
2/8/2021
June 18th, 1994 in the small village of Loughinisland the Northern Irish county of Down. There was a crowd of people in the tiny heights bar, watching the Republic of Ireland play Italy in the 1994 World Cup. At 10 minutes past 10, two men dressed in boiler suits and balaclavas walked into the bar. They were armed with assault rifles, and as they walked in, they shouted ‘Fenian Bastards’ and then opened fire on the unarmed crowd, killing five. They then disappeared into the night. The...
Duration:00:26:37
The Millionaire Heiress Turned Paramilitary
1/25/2021
Rose Dugdale is an Englishwoman born into an extremely wealthy family and had a comfortable, lavish life ahead of her. But instead, she chose to join the IRA and stage an ambitious bombing raid and one of the most talked-about art heists in Irish History. This is her story. SOURCES:Article about the art theft:https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/rose-dugdale-the-british-heiress-who-joined-the-ira-stole-two-vermeers-wk2mqdv3tSecond article about the heist and...
Duration:00:15:23
The Guildford Four and Maguire Seven
1/11/2021
October 5th, 1974 in the small town of Guildford, England. It was a Saturday evening and the pubs were packed full of people, who were relaxing after a week spent working. The Horse and Groom was one of the more popular pubs in the town as it was rumoured to have the cheapest pints around. Amidst the jovial atmosphere, a man and a woman slipped into the pub, stayed for one drink and then left. Then, a short while later, a bomb detonated that would cause absolute carnage in the pub. Four...
Duration:00:26:54
People of the Troubles: Billy Wright
12/28/2020
This episode is based around the life of Billy Wright. He was one of the most prominent loyalist icons involved in the troubles. After waging war on the Nationalists and then clashing against the UVF, Wright went on to found his own paramilitary group called the Loyalist Volunteer Force, or LVF. There was a target on his head for many years, but no one expected that it would be inside the Maze Prison, where Wright would meet his end. SOURCES:Excellent BBC Documentary featuring...
Duration:00:28:32
The Loughgall Ambush
12/14/2020
This episode focuses on the IRA's largest loss of life during the Troubles. The unit had planned on launching an attack on an RUC barracks, and were unaware that their every move was being watched. As they moved in to attack the barracks, the British SAS were lying in wait for them.SOURCES:Excellent documentary which features the Loughgall Ambush:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8228Jv4paQ&ab_channel=SluggerO%27TooleArticle about the IRA Unit being monitored before the...
Duration:00:18:46
The Proxy Bomb Campaign of The IRA
11/30/2020
As British counter intelligence improved, the IRA began to think of different methods of waging war against the British Army and Northern Irish Police Force. They began using humans as bombs and this all came to a head on the night of October 24th 1990.SOURCES:Harrowing account from Patsies wife, Kathleen:http://wavetraumacentre.org.uk/stories_from_silence/kathleen-gillespie/Information regarding a proxy bomb and its use around the world:https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Proxy_bombArticle...
Duration:00:22:46
The Troubles Podcast Season Two Is Coming
11/15/2020
The Troubles Podcast is back for Season Two. Starting December 1st, episodes will be then released every second week. Thanks again for my Patreons who supported me during the time off. I had plenty of time to research and write episodes during the three months between seasons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Duration:00:01:03
People of the Troubles: John Hume
8/31/2020
John Hume was one of the most important individuals throughout the Troubles. He spent decades of his life campaigning for a civil solution to the never ending violence in Northern Ireland and helped to navigate the path to peace, earning himself a Nobel Peace prize along the way. He passed away on August 3rd 2020 and this episode is being recorded shortly after his death, as people all over the world have come together to celebrate his life. SOURCES:John Hume: A lesser-known life of fish,...
Duration:00:29:15
The Killing of Thomas Niedermayer and Subsequent Suicides
8/10/2020
It was the 27th of December, 1973 when there was a knock on the door of the Niedermayer residence. It was late at night and 16 year old Renate answered the door. There were two men there, who told her to get her father as they had hit his car with theirs. She went upstairs and woke her father up. He walked out his front door and was never seen alive again. Crises Helplines:Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain: Freephone 116 123 for SamaritansUSA: The National Suicide Prevention...
Duration:00:26:44
The Dublin and Monaghan Bombings
7/28/2020
It was rush hour on Friday evening in Dublin City. Traffic was heavy and because of a bus strike there were a lot more people milling about the streets, heading home from work. At 28 minutes past five the first bomb exploded and caused utter devastation on Parnell Street. Then, two minutes later a second one went off on Talbot Street. Two minutes after that a third bomb exploded. The bombs caused absolute chaos in the streets of Dublin. A fourth bomb then exploded in the county of Monaghan...
Duration:00:26:44