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Episode 39: The Children of the Revolution
Until now, little has been known about how children were affected by the turmoil of 1921
Children were too often victims of the violence which shook Ireland 100 years ago. Historian Liz Gillis compares coverage of their deaths to that of adults who were killed during this period. A listener reveals the deadly rivalry between two brothers - and there's a new kid in town this week, as one of the world's biggest film stars visits County Down.
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Year ‘21
The story of the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921, told week by week.