Hidden Histories: The Phoenix Park Murders
7 May 2023 - 12 minsThis weekend marks the anniversary of an event that shook British politics to its very foundations.
The Phoenix Park Murders, on 6 May 1882, grabbed the attention of the world, when a secret assassination society - "The Invincibles" - targeted the Chief Secretary of Ireland and the Permanent Under Secretary as they walked along Chesterfield Avenue.
Today, a cross marks the spot in Phoenix Park but nobody is entirely sure who put it there.
Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
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Ireland v Scotland in review with Aisling O'Reilly
Ireland were emphatic winners against Scotland in what was their final group B clash of this year's Rugby World Cup, setting up a quarter-final against New Zealand in the process. Joining Sean Defoe On the Record to discuss is Off the Ball's Aisling O'Reilly.
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