Advertisement

'It was enough to take down a city block' Fergal Keane on finding Gelignite

Former broadcaster Fergal Keane when renovating an old farm shed discovered a large batch of unexploded ordnance. Specifically, Gelignite thought to trace back to the War of Independence.  Following the discovery the former journalist contacted authorities where a bomb squad of the Irish army conducted a controlled explosion. Fergal joined Sean on the show to discuss his extraordinary discovery

Share this article

15.11 6 Oct 2023


'It was enough to take down a city block' Fergal Keane on finding Gelignite


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.11 6 Oct 2023


Former broadcaster Fergal Keane when renovating an old farm shed discovered a large batch of unexploded ordnance. Specifically, Gelignite thought to trace back to the War of Independence.  Following the discovery the former journalist contacted authorities where a bomb squad of the Irish army conducted a controlled explosion. Fergal joined Sean on the show to discuss his extraordinary discovery


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

In the Snug with Donal Fallon...

00:18:14

In the Snug with Donal Fallon (Part 2)

Newstalk Daily

00:18:14


Signing off 2025 with the Dubl...

00:05:21

Signing off 2025 with the Dublin Gospel Choir

The Anton Savage Show

00:05:21


2025 in Entertainment

00:16:30

2025 in Entertainment

The Anton Savage Show

00:16:30


2025 in Sport

00:23:51

2025 in Sport

The Anton Savage Show

00:23:51