A journey through all the key events that contributed to The Troubles in Northern Ireland. In each episode, we'll focus on a specific month on the timeline.
Tales of The Troubles
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Podcast Overview
A journey through all the key events that contributed to The Troubles in Northern Ireland. In each episode, we'll focus on a specific month on the timeline.
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6/18/2024
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Recent Episodes
June 4, 2026
August 1977: The Queen Visits NI
<p>In August 1977, Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Northern Ireland unfolds against a backdrop of tension and symbolism. As crowds gather and security tightens, the royal presence offers a fleeting glimpse of ceremony amid conflict. This episode explores how the visit was received, what it revealed about the province’s fragile politics, and the quiet contrasts between spectacle and struggle.</p>
June 2, 2026
July 1977: UUAC Strike Costs £16-£17 Million
<p>In the summer of 1977, Northern Ireland was brought to a standstill as the Ulster Workers’ Council strike—revived under the banner of the United Unionist Action Council—swept across the province. Roads were blocked, power stations disrupted, and the economy ground to a halt, costing millions. This episode traces the political motives behind the strike, the government’s response, and the deep divisions it exposed within loyalism and unionism at a time when the Troubles were far from over.</p>
May 31, 2026
June 1977: Emigrate to New Zealand
<p>Amid the lingering tension of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, a growing number of families look beyond the conflict, chasing peace and opportunity on distant shores. This episode traces the emotional crossroads between staying and leaving, exploring how the dream of New Zealand became both escape and exile for those seeking a new beginning.</p>
110 total episodes available
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