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S1 EP54 – Spies & Informers Beware

The History of Ireland

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The Coercive Fundraising of the IRA

This chapter explores the coercive tactics used by the IRA to secure funding for their campaign, revealing a stark contrast between the idealized view of support and the threats used to ensure compliance. It also examines the brutal consequences faced by those who were labeled informers, creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.

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