The Irish History Boys discuss border disputes over fisheries, partition's impact on Irish athletics, and the forgotten legend Ronnie Delany.

In this episode of the Irish History Boys, Tim McGarry and Cormac Moore dive into the complex issue of Ireland's border, particularly in its territorial waters, with a splash. They explore a 1975 court case involving fishermen and the long-standing dispute over jurisdiction around areas like Lough Foyle, stemming from the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the Government of Ireland Act. The conversation also covers the deeply divisive post-partition split in Irish athletics and cycling, including the story of gold medallist Ronnie Delany. Finally, the boys touch upon the surrender of South Vietnam in 1975 as a notable event from that year. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishHistoryBoys Check out our other social platforms TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@irishhistoryboysInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoryboys/

Irish Athletics & Olympic Boycotts 

A Hundred-Year-Old Uncertainty: Nationalist Hopes, Unionist Intrigue, and the Border That Wouldn't Budge.

One hundred years ago, the fate of Northern Ireland hung in the balance as the Boundary Commission convened. Nationalists hoped for significant territorial transfers, while unionists, despite a public boycott, had a man on the inside. Witness interviews, absurd questions about American grain, and leaked reports led to disappointment for the Free State. Turns out, the border was more stubborn than expected, leaving many a little less satisfied and a lot more confused and angry. Watch the full video; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishHistoryBoys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>

The Boundary Commission: A Borderline Disaster

From Belfast Brawls to Border Birds: A Dive into the Divided History of Irish Sport

From England's '75 Belfast dilemma and the IFA/FAI split over biased selections to a rogue all-Ireland team facing Brazil, this episode tackles football's thorny Irish history. We also cock a snook at cross-border cockfighting escapades in 1925, proving some things unite Ireland, even if it's illegal bird-on-bird action. Watch the full video; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishHistoryBoys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>

Splitters and Spurs: Football, Politics, and Fighting Cocks in Ireland

A Look at 1975 Internment, the Contentious Boundary Commission, and America's Dry Spell

From the revival of internment debates sparked by a Belfast priest's letter in&nbsp;1975&nbsp;to revisiting the still-fuzzy lines of the&nbsp;Boundary Commission, the Irish History Boys delve into thorny issues of the past. They also take a detour to the dry lands of&nbsp;American Prohibition, proving that some things, like a decent pint, are hard to keep locked down – unlike those caught up in internment without trial. It’s a potent brew of history, controversy, and the occasional historical curveball. Watch the full video; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishHistoryBoys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>

Locked Up and Lines Drawn: Internment, Borders, and Banned Booze

Snap Elections, Shifting Borders, and a Whole Lotta History

Welcome to the Irish History Boys! This week, Tim and Cormac delve into the&nbsp;1925 Northern Ireland election, Craig's "not an inch" border stance, and the ever-present&nbsp;boundary commission. Discover why a snap election was called, who lost big, and how even in 1925, they were fed up with border talk. Plus, a bonus leap to 1975 and Portuguese revolutions! Watch the full video; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishHistoryBoys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irishhistoryboys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>

Not an Inch: The Election of '25

Step back in time with ‘The Irish History Boys’, exploring historical moments from the Irish News' "On This Day" column, offering an insight into events that shaped Ireland and the world - including significant political decisions, revolutionary moments, cultural shifts, and important anniversaries.

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Comedian Tim McGarry and Historian Cormac Moore select&nbsp;the&nbsp;stories from&nbsp;the&nbsp;archives of&nbsp;The&nbsp;Irish&nbsp;News that bring&nbsp;Irish&nbsp;history&nbsp;to life in enlightening and amusing ways.

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