In this discussion, historian Paul Rouse from University College Dublin, an expert on Irish sports and nationalism, sheds light on the tragic events of Bloody Sunday, November 21, 1920. He explores the violent clash initiated by the IRA against British agents, which escalated into a chaotic gunfire at Croke Park. Rouse examines the profound psychological impact on victims' families and how this pivotal day shifted public opinion against the British government, emphasizing its lasting legacy on Ireland's path to independence.
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Michael Collins' Assassination Plan
Michael Collins orchestrated the morning assassinations of British agents to target the intelligence network crippling Irish rebels.
The IRA Squad used precise intelligence to eliminate key British operatives in Dublin simultaneously.
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Captain Newbury's Tragic Death
Captain W.F. Newbury was shot seven times while trying to escape in his pajamas with his wife present.
His wife's traumatic memory highlights the brutal and personal nature of the killings.
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British Intelligence Infiltrated
British intelligence was infiltrated by IRA informers feeding information back to Michael Collins.
The British secret service suffered from poor intelligence quality and internal leaks, undermining its effectiveness.
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Fatal Path
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What occurred on Bloody Sunday on 21 November 1920 - a turning point in the Irish War of Independence and one of the bloodiest and most brutal moments in Irish history? How many British Army Officers were assassinated on the instructions of firebrand political leader, Michael Collins, that morning? Then, how many civilians did the British army gun down during a Gaelic football match at Croke Park that afternoon, and why given it was largely unprovoked? And, what events did that fateful day set in motion along the road to Irish Independence, by turning Irish public opinion against the British government?
In today’s episode, Dominic and Tom are joined once more by historian Paul Rouse, to discuss one of the most tragic events of the entire Irish War of Independence; Bloody Sunday.
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