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The Wild Geese: Ireland's Exiled Soldiers After 1691
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fate of the Irish soldiers who left their homeland after the Treaty of Limerick in 1691. Known as the Wild Geese, these men scattered across Europe, fighting for France, Spain, and Austria. Lucas traces the journey from Limerick to the Continent, the formation of the Irish Brigades, and the exploits of figures like Patrick Sarsfield, who died at the Battle of Landen in 1693. The episode delves into the social and cultural impact of this exodus, including the 'lament of the Wild Geese' in Irish poetry, and the lasting legacy of the Irish…
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