The Philadelphia gun-runners who supplied the IRA
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Guns, Smugglers, and the IRA
This chapter explores the covert operations of an American group smuggling firearms to the IRA, focusing on their innovative methods and the shifting dynamics these weapons introduced in Northern Ireland. It examines the intertwined fates of Irish-Americans romantically viewing the Troubles and those directly affected in Ireland, as well as the legal repercussions faced by the smugglers. The narrative highlights the broader cultural impact of the conflict and a new generation's willingness to confront the complex legacy of the past.
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