Ireland, early 1900's - the 'Special Branch' (political police) of the day were attempting to exert their authority (!) over those that Westminster deemed to be a threat to their democracy (!) so the 'underdogs' investigated into the names and addresses of the curs that were hoping 'to put manners on them' and paid them visits...
Also 1900's - this British Army barracks in the North of Ireland was staffed by young men who were delighted to hear that a 'hop' (a dance) was due to be held in a venue not too far from their base. But they weren't as delighted early the next morning when they returned to barracks...
From the early 2000's - a Mr Ray Burke (pictured), a 'cute hoor' semi-political fox, was put in charge of the hen house...
...just three of the 18 pieces we'll be writing about on Wednesday, 9th April 2025.
So - if ya wanna hear more about curs cussing and/or chickens comin' home to roost, give us a shout on the 9th!
...or maybe you'd be more interested in hearing the full story about these -
Cork, Ireland, 1920's - Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy : two British Army 'Military Courts of Inquiry' were held to determine how this Crown Force operative died - as a 'dapper dandy' or a 'holiday maker' returning 'home...'?
Ireland, 1920's - this farmer in Kerry was put off the land, with his family, by armed men, but the IRA intervened on his behalf...
Either way - check back with us on Wednesday, 9th April 2025, for the full skinny (...as we say here in Dublin)!
Thanks for reading - hope to see yis all again on the 9th!
Sharon and the team.
