In 1921 the Irish War of Independence came to an end. Many had high hopes for what the future held in store for them in an independent Ireland. However while people lived in what was officially called the Irish Free State I ask was it a free or fair state? This episode is not suitable for younger listeners as it contains references to sex.
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