The History of Ireland

29 – The Murder of Tomas Mac Curtain

Mar 2, 2020
This podcast episode explores the life of Tomas Mac Curtain, his role as Lord Mayor of Cork, and his murder. The episode discusses the possibility of British involvement, including a recently discovered letter revealing a secret murder policy and accusations against Prime Minister David Lloyd George. It also examines the systematic policy of reprisal during the war and the involvement of Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Murder of Tomas Mac Curtain: A Cold, Blustery Night in Cork City
02:37 • 3min
3
The Murder of Tomas Mac Curtain and Evidence of British Reprisal
05:20 • 3min
4
The Uncovered Letter and Accusations against the Prime Minister
08:19 • 4min
5
The Systematic Policy of Reprisal and the Prescott Dacey Letter
12:09 • 2min