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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...

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15.03 23 Apr 2025


The Soviet Spy stationed in Ireland


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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’.

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