
Burning down Ireland’s stately homes
Terence Dooley discusses why so many of Ireland’s grand homes were targeted by arsonists during the early 20th century
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Show Notes
Professor Terence Dooley, author of Burning the Big House, tells Ellie Cawthorne why so many of Ireland’s grand homes were subjected to arson during the early 20th century, revealing a complex web of disputes over land, protests against imperialism and IRA reprisals.
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