There was curious breaking news this week - concerning the legendary Red Hugh O’Donnell. Despite dying in 1602, he has propelled himself back into the news cycle - both in Ireland and Spain - as archaeologists in the Spanish City of Valladolid are hopeful they may find his bones in the week ahead. It is news that will be followed especially closely in Donegal, and for one Spanish City, it has been a welcome distraction from other things.
Donal Fallon joins us with another edition of Hidden Histories.
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