Irish History Podcast Assassinated: A Story of Vengeance & Murder in the Great Hunger
Nov 22, 2023
Explore the murder of Captain Dennis Mahan during the Great Hunger, the impact it had on the community, and the choices faced by the Irish. Learn about the socio-political unrest, government intervention, evictions, and the tragic reality for Irish tenants. Discover the events leading to Mahan's assassination and the search for the culprits.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 1min
Chapter 4: Eviction 1847
01:25 • 4min
The Assassination of Dennis Mahan and its Aftermath
05:16 • 11min
Socio-Political Unrest and Determination to Restructure Estates
16:27 • 2min
Government Intervention and Evictions
18:17 • 7min
Emigration, Eviction, and Tragedy: The Dark Reality for Irish Tenants
24:48 • 6min