{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/68b1b8f4218ce9e1cbfa33d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The IRA’s Heathrow attacks, a massive lie, and enduring love ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/1756716663590-32abcbda-904a-4964-b80d-fc3cd89da37e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In March 1994 the IRA attacked Heathrow Airport with mortar bombs, they were high profile and highly symbolic acts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>One of those involved was Glasgow-born IRA man Michael Gallagher.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>He was eventually arrested and charged but he managed to convince his English partner Mary Attenborough that he was innocent.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary then campaigned for what she thought was justice for Michael.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>But when he was convicted and given a twenty-year sentence, he decided he had to tell her the truth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Amazingly, they are still together – and have written a book about their experiences – it's called ‘Unbroken: Secrets, Lies and Enduring Love’.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Mary Attenborough and Michael Gallagher joined Ciarán Dunbar in the BelTel studio. &nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Belfast Telegraph"}