The Escape from Lincoln Jail (the War of Independence V)

Published March 9, 2021 in War of Independence

Last weeks episode looked at the story of the Soloheadbeg Ambush, often considered the opening shots of the war. A few weeks later one of the most audacious IRA operations of the entire war took place in England. This saw three high profile republican prisoners attempt a daring escape from Lincoln Jail . Following on from the Soloheadbeg ambush if successful it would serve as a stunning propaganda coup for the republican movement. However it was fraught with risk and danger.

Additional research – Sam McGrath

Sound – Jason Looney

Additional narrations – Aidan Crowe & Therese Murray

Artwork – Keith Hynes.

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