#OnThisDay 1919 Dublin IRA, led by Patrick Holahan, raid Collinstown Aerodrome (now @dublinairport ) & take 75 rifles, 72 bayonets & 4000 rounds of ammo. This was the IRA’s most successful raid, which involved sleeping sentries, getaway cars, British army uniforms, drugging dogs & more. Holahan had just started work there a few weeks previous and knew the inner workings of the place.
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Hi,
I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now.
I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in.
Hope you enjoy.
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