The IRA ambush in Central Park, New York
Irish History Podcast
Fin Dwyer
4.7 • 1.8K Ratings
🗓️ 28 February 2024
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
On April 13th, 1922, three IRA volunteers chased a man through Central Park in New York. In front of dozens of witnesses, they shot him four times before escaping. This event marked the culmination of an international manhunt as the IRA tracked an informer across the world.
In this episode, I am joined by New York Times Senior Editor Mark Bulik. During the interview, Mark shares the intriguing story of Patrick 'Cruxie' O'Connor and why he was hunted by the IRA in 1920s New York.
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