<p>In the final episode of this series we follow the 1798 rebellion into its most dramatic and desperate days. As fear grips Dublin and battles erupt across Wexford and Ulster the future of Ireland hangs in the balance. The story details the major clash on the Avoca River at Arklow and then finally brings us to the slopes of Vinegar Hill where the fate of the rising is decided. This episode also sees the exiled rebel leader Wolfe Tone return as a French invasion force finally arrives altering events in unexpected ways.</p><p>This all sets the stage for one of the darkest summers in Irish history as the island is subjected to a reign of terror that echoes the violence that swept through Paris in the bloodiest days of the French Revolution.</p><br><p>Support the show: Patreon.com/irishpodcast </p><br><p>Find a comprehensive reading list for the 1798 series: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354</a></p><p>Map of key locations: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/143849510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/posts/143849510</a></p><p>Sound by Kate Dunlea</p><p>Additional narration by Aidan Crow and Therese Murray</p><p>Additional research by Stewart Reddin</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

The Battle of Vinegar Hill: The Last Stand of the 1798 Rebellion?

NOV 26, 202563 MIN
Irish History Podcast

The Battle of Vinegar Hill: The Last Stand of the 1798 Rebellion?

NOV 26, 202563 MIN

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<p>In the final episode of this series we follow the 1798 rebellion into its most dramatic and desperate days. As fear grips Dublin and battles erupt across Wexford and Ulster the future of Ireland hangs in the balance. The story details the major clash on the Avoca River at Arklow and then finally brings us to the slopes of Vinegar Hill where the fate of the rising is decided. This episode also sees the exiled rebel leader Wolfe Tone return as a French invasion force finally arrives altering events in unexpected ways.</p><p>This all sets the stage for one of the darkest summers in Irish history as the island is subjected to a reign of terror that echoes the violence that swept through Paris in the bloodiest days of the French Revolution.</p><br><p>Support the show: Patreon.com/irishpodcast </p><br><p>Find a comprehensive reading list for the 1798 series: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354</a></p><p>Map of key locations: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/143849510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/posts/143849510</a></p><p>Sound by Kate Dunlea</p><p>Additional narration by Aidan Crow and Therese Murray</p><p>Additional research by Stewart Reddin</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>