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Bill Leahy discusses his views on the political and social struggles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

BROADCAST: Oct. 20, 1975 | DURATION: 00:54:19

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Synopsis

Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 20, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 19 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Music Music - Folk Music

People

Journalists Musicians

Tags

Leahy, Bill Ireland Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Journalists Folk music--Ireland. Northern Ireland Ireland--Civilization--20th century. Ireland--Civilization--English influences. Ireland--Foreign relations--Great Britain--History. Political violence--Ireland. Civil rights movements--Ireland.

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