The Jackson Spy Affair: The Downfall of the Society of United Irishmen

Irish History Podcast

Content provided by Fin Dwyer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Fin Dwyer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

2M ago 38:50

MP3•Episode home

This episode returns to the story of the 1798 Rebellion, but also stands alone as its own story.

In 1793, war broke out between the British Empire and Revolutionary France. This episode explores what happened when a French spy, William Jackson, is caught in Ireland. After his capture, the authorities learned that Irish radicals in the Society of United Irishmen were in contact with Britain’s enemy, Revolutionary France.

In this episode how the dramatic fallout pushed Ireland to the brink of rebellion. As sectarian violence and government repression escalate, Irish society polarises and radicalises at a breathtaking pace...

This podcast launches my series on the 1798 Rebellion. The next instalment, Part 2, will be available early and ad-free for show supporters next Monday.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

444 episodes

#Ireland #Vikings #Fin Dwyer #History #Society #Binge-Worthy Documentary #Irish History #Great Famine #War Of Independence #Great Hunger #Norman Invasion #Interviews