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The 1798 Rebellion Begins: Plots, Spies, and Informers
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Episode The 1798 Rebellion Begins: Plots, Spies, and Informers
In the early days of 1798, Dublin teetered on the edge of revolution. A shadow war raged between the United Irishmen and the British authorities, with the city’s fate hanging in the balance.
This episode delves into the world of Edward Cooke, the spymaster at Dublin Castle, as he races to dismantle the revolutionary movement through a web of informers and secret agents. Meanwhile, leading rebels like Lord Edward Fitzgerald struggle to stay one step ahead, risking everything to keep the cause alive.
As martial law is declared and terror sweeps across Ireland, the final days before the rebellion erupt into chaos, violence, and desperate gambles on both sides. Step into the heart of a city in crisis, where every shadow hides a secret and the first sparks of revolution are about to ignite.
This is Episode 6 in my series on the 1798 Rebellion. The next installment, Part 7, will be available early and ad-free for show supporters next Monday week. Become a supporter today and get exclusive early and ad-free access at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast Supercast: https://irishhistory.supercast.com/
Written, narrated and produced by Fin Dwyer
Sound: Kate Dunlea
Additional Research: Stewart Reddin
Voice Actors: Aidan Crowe & Therese Murray
Contact me with your questions at info(at)Irishhistorypodcast(dot)ie.
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