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The United Irishmen: Wolfe Tone and the 1798 Rebellion
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins and aftermath of the 1798 Rebellion. They focus on Theobald Wolfe Tone, the founder of the Society of United Irishmen, and the unlikely alliance of Presbyterians and Catholics that briefly shook British rule. The conversation covers the influence of the French and American Revolutions, the failed French invasion at Bantry Bay, the rising in Wexford, and the tragic sectarian atrocities at Scullabogue and Wexford Bridge. The episode examines why the rebellion failed, how it was remembered, and its legacy for later Irish nationalism. Specific…
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