7 episodes
The Forgotten: Dublin Monaghan Bombings 1974 RTÉ Radio 1
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the bombings in Dublin and Monaghan, 'The Forgotten' retraces what happened that fateful day, from the scenes of devastation in Dublin and Monaghan to how the perpetrators planned and carried out the attacks. // 'Raised By Wolves' is Performed by U2. Written by: Paul David Hewson, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton. Published by: Universal Music Publishing Ltd. on behalf of Universal Music Publishing Int. B.V.
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Episode 6 - A Nation's Truth
Amid an emotional first meeting in 50 years, thoughts turn to the future and whether the truth will yet emerge. However, disturbing questions linger.
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Episode 5 - Who are they protecting?
Decades pass but nothing happens. And when families come together to fight for answers, they discover how key files are either missing or hidden from view.
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Episode 4 - Mayhem
Loyalist paramilitaries are quickly identified as the perpetrators. But the sophistication of the attack and the explosives used raise many questions, including for British Intelligence Officer Colin Wallace
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Episode 3 - Why Lives were Changed
As survivors and bereaved struggle with the impact of the bombings, attention turns to why Dublin and Monaghan were targeted.
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Episode 2 - Monaghan: Their Own Words
An hour and a half after three bombs in Dublin, a fourth bomb explodes in Monaghan town. 50 years on, locals vividly recall what happened
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Episode 1 - An Ordinary Friday Evening
Three no-warning car-bombs go off almost simultaneously in Dublin's city centre during evening rush hour. Survivors and bereaved remember what happened.
Customer Reviews
Unforgettable!
The Forgotten podcast delivers a powerful and necessary exploration of a tragic event often overlooked in Irish history. With poignant storytelling and firsthand accounts, it brings to light the human cost of political violence and the survivors and bereaved families enduring quest for justice. A must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the Troubles and its lasting impact.