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The story behind the Irish woman who tried to assassinate Mussolini

One hundred years ago, on 7 April 1926, Irish woman Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate Benito...

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14.25 7 Apr 2026


The story behind the Irish woman who tried to assassinate Mussolini


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14.25 7 Apr 2026


One hundred years ago, on 7 April 1926, Irish woman Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in a busy Roman piazza.

Mussolini survived, with the bullet merely grazing his nose.

Who was this Dalkey-born woman who attempted to change the course of history?

Joining Seán to discuss is Patrick McGarty, Writer for the Irish Independent.


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