The Mystery Of...

BBC Radio Ulster

True crime stories.

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  1. Episode 1

    Episode 1

    Episode 1

    In March 1922, a British Naval ship carrying 120 tons of weapons and ammunition is put to sea but never reaches its destination. In fact, it has vanished on its voyage from Cork to Plymouth. Irish Revolutionary turned leader, Michael Collins, is greatly concerned at the ship’s disappearance. Ireland teeters on the brink of Civil War, and in the wrong hands the munitions could spell disaster. Meanwhile, for the Cork IRA, the loaded ship presents an opportunity they can’t ignore. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly

    14 min
  2. Episode 2

    Episode 2

    Episode 2

    Sean O’Hegarty puts together a crew in an attempt to seize The Upnor at sea. The ship is carrying 120 tonnes of weapons and is their only chance at arming for an inevitable civil war with Michael Collins’ national army. With a plan in place, they head to Cobh and events are set in motion. But things start to unravel quickly. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly

    10 min
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True crime stories.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio Ulster
  • Episodes
    48
  • Seasons
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
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