This episode is a bit different that the regular ones. It is a ‘primer episode to explain a number of different things related to how England ended up in Ireland and how the Troubles began in the first place. Here are the timestamps, if you want to hear about a particular part:
01:24: The invasion of Ireland and history of British colonialism in Ireland
09:00 The build up to the start of the Troubles and the tipping point
18:34 Armed Forces, Paramilitary Organisations and Political Parties involved
29:36 The Good Friday Agreement
31:33 Statistics
Further Reading
Fin Dwyer has a fantastic podcast on ancient Irish Historyhttps://irishhistorypodcast.ie/
Footage of British troops arrival in Northern Ireland:https://www.rte.ie/archives/2014/0814/636920-british-troops-arrive-in-northern-ireland-1969
Footage of Gerry Fitt leading a crowd in Derry who are campaign for Civil Rights:
https://www.rte.ie/archives/exhibitions/1031-civil-rights-movement-1968-9/1038-demonstration-and-intimidation/319628-derry-demonstrations-against-hearings/
Article about the emptying of the Maze Prison:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/jul/28/northernireland
Statistics of deaths during the Troubles: http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/troubles/troubles_stats.htmlBackground and formation of the IRA:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Irish-Republican-Army
Animated video explaining how England invaded Ireland:
Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland: