Advertisement

The Soviet Spy stationed in Ireland

In the 1960's, an Austrian man came to live in Ireland - tried to become a Butcher and later beca...

Share this article

15.03 23 Apr 2025


The Soviet Spy stationed in Ireland


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.03 23 Apr 2025


In the 1960's, an Austrian man came to live in Ireland - tried to become a Butcher and later became a Travelling Salesman. The catch? He was a Soviet Spy the entire time!

To discuss, Seán is joined by Shaun Walker, International Correspondent for The Guardian and author of ‘The Illegals: Russia's Most Audacious Spies and Their Century-Long Mission to Infiltrate the West’.

Image: Penguin Random House


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

The Risks of Tracing Your Heri...

00:19:32

The Risks of Tracing Your Heritage Through Your DNA

Newstalk Daily

00:19:32


Done Deal has more automatic c...

00:07:12

Done Deal has more automatic cars than manuals for the first time

Moncrieff

00:07:12


Moving company specialises in...

00:10:07

Moving company specialises in clearing out homes after a bereavement

Moncrieff

00:10:07


How harmful is ‘bedtime stacki...

00:10:30

How harmful is ‘bedtime stacking’?

Moncrieff

00:10:30