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The 85th Anniversary of the Handover of Spike Island

This week marks the 85th anniversary of the handover of Spike Island, in Co. Cork, from British to Irish ownership. Spike Island, one of the infamous ‘Treaty Ports’, was a particular bugbear for a generation of Irish people. Jarlath Regan was joined by John Crotty, Former CEO of Spike Island, who is now publishing a book on the island’s history...

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14.30 14 Jul 2023

The 85th Anniversary of the Ha...

The 85th Anniversary of the Handover of Spike Island

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14.30 14 Jul 2023

This week marks the 85th anniversary of the handover of Spike Island, in Co. Cork, from British to Irish ownership. Spike Island, one of the infamous ‘Treaty Ports’, was a particular bugbear for a generation of Irish people.

Jarlath Regan was joined by John Crotty, Former CEO of Spike Island, who is now publishing a book on the island’s history...

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