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The Origin Story of 'A Lethal Legacy'

14 September - 15 mins
Podcast Series Irish History Podcast

Every book has an origin story. My new book ‘A Lethal Legacy – A History of Ireland in 18 Murders’ is no different. While the book goes on sale today, the origin story goes back to 2015 when I found a trove of old letters belonging to a grandmother I never knew.

Tune in to find out more.

THE BOOK LAUNCH IS ON TONIGHT (SEP 14) AT 6P.M. IN HODGES FIGGIS BOOKSHOP ON DAWSON ST.

Get your eBook, audiobook, kindle or hardcopy here A Lethal Legacy | Linktree

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15 mins

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Are you in a cult? A history of podcasting part I.

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Assassinated: A Story of Vengeance & Murder in the Great Hunger

Assassinated: A Story of Vengeance & Murder in the Great Hunger

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28 mins

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The Irish in Andersonville 'the deadliest place in America'

The Irish in Andersonville 'the deadliest place in America'

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Rose McKenna & Sydney Arnold – Rebels With A Secret History

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23 mins

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A History of the Supernatural in Ireland

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28 mins

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A History of Ireland's Deaf Community [From the archives]

A History of Ireland's Deaf Community [From the archives]

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