Hidden Histories: The Phoenix Park Murders

This weekend marks the anniversary of an event that shook British politics to its very foundations. The Phoenix Park Murders, on 6 May 1882, grabbed the attention of the world, when a secret assassination society - "The Invincibles" - targeted the Chief Secretary of Ireland and the Permanent Under Secretary as they walked along Chesterfield Avenue. Today, a cross marks the spot in Phoenix Park but nobody is entirely sure who put it there. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

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11.30 7 May 2023

Hidden Histories: The Phoenix Park Murders

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11.30 7 May 2023

This weekend marks the anniversary of an event that shook British politics to its very foundations.

The Phoenix Park Murders, on 6 May 1882, grabbed the attention of the world, when a secret assassination society - "The Invincibles" - targeted the Chief Secretary of Ireland and the Permanent Under Secretary as they walked along Chesterfield Avenue.

Today, a cross marks the spot in Phoenix Park but nobody is entirely sure who put it there.

Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.