Advertisement

"I recognised the sound of terrorism"

On the 17th of May 1974, three no-warning bombs exploded in Parnell Street, Talbot Street and Sou...

Share this article

17.46 17 May 2019


"I recognised the sound of terrorism"


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.46 17 May 2019


On the 17th of May 1974, three no-warning bombs exploded in Parnell Street, Talbot Street and South Leinster Street during rush hour. 26 people and an unborn child were killed and over 300 people were injured.  A further seven people were killed in a simultaneous bombing in Monaghan.

Photographer, Tom Lawlor was on the scene and documented the horrific fallout from the bombings and he joined studio as did Paul Mulhern, who was also caught up in the attack 45 years ago today...


Read more about

Bombings Dublin Monaghan Bombings Parnell Street Paul Mulhern Photographer South Leinster Street Talbot Street Tom Lawlor

Related Episodes

Bloom Festival Health Stories

00:16:58

Bloom Festival Health Stories

Alive And Kicking With Clare McKenna

00:16:58


How does sperm work in outer s...

00:33:37

How does sperm work in outer space?

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:33:37


Migraine and Headache Awarenes...

00:10:55

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Alive And Kicking With Clare McKenna

00:10:55


Girls with ADHD (and more heal...

00:13:20

Girls with ADHD (and more health and wellness news)

Alive And Kicking With Clare McKenna

00:13:20