Bullets and Rosary Beads, Part 2 | Guns & Gaddafi | Ancient to Recent | Episode 13

29/08/2025 44 min Temporada 1 Episodio 13

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In the 1980s, Father Patrick Ryan became one of the IRA’s most valuable allies. From secret Libyan arms deals to the Brighton bombing that nearly killed Margaret Thatcher, his story is one of faith, firepower, and the deadly politics of the Troubles.In Part Two, we follow his journey from rural Ireland to the heart of an international struggle, uncovering how belief and rebellion collided in Britain’s bloodiest conflict.Inspired by Jennifer O’Leary’s The Padre.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication

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