Tales of The Troubles

In this gripping episode of Tales of the Troubles, we revisit one of the most volatile months in Northern Ireland’s history. From the Ulster Workers’ Council strike that brought the region to a standstill, to the devastating Dublin and Monaghan bombings, May 1974 was a turning point marked by political upheaval and tragic loss. Through archival accounts and eyewitness testimony, we explore how these events reshaped the course of the Troubles.

In April 1974, one of Ireland’s most audacious art heists shook the nation. This episode of Tales of The Troubles unpacks the theft of 19 Old Masters from Russborough House, exploring the political shadows, criminal intrigue, and cultural loss behind the stolen masterpieces.

On a quiet night in County Monaghan, Irish Senator Billy Fox drove down a rural laneway—straight into a deadly ambush. In this episode of Tales of The Troubles, we revisit the shocking events of March 1974, when Provisional IRA gunmen raided a farmhouse and shot Senator Fox dead. What were they looking for? Why was Fox targeted? And how did this brutal killing reverberate across Ireland’s political landscape?

In this episode, we explore the explosive political landscape of February 1974 — a month marked by covert alliances, electoral upheaval, and the shadowy interplay between paramilitary groups and state actors. From the general election that reshaped Westminster to the deepening suspicions of collusion in Northern Ireland, this chapter of the Troubles reveals how power, secrecy, and strategy collided in ways that still echo today.

As Northern Ireland’s political experiment teetered, a symbolic gesture stole the spotlight: the Stormont mace was raised—not in order, but in defiance. This episode dives into the drama of January 1974, when collapsing power-sharing and rising tensions culminated in a moment that captured the fractured spirit of the time. What did it mean to seize the symbols of governance?