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Episode 36: The King's Guard
Listener Mary Kiely recalls her family's past brush with royalty and present-day tragedy.
Her story illustrates how events during 1921 are reflected in the recent Troubles.
Meanwhile, 100 years ago, Belfast is struggling under an island-wide boycott of its goods.
Crowds are travelling to Armagh to hear Michael Collins address his supporters.
And little Annie Watson is playing outside her Belfast home.
Warning: this episode contains the sound of gunshots.
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Year ‘21
The story of the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921, told week by week.
