In the early days of 1798, Dublin teetered on the edge of revolution. A shadow war raged between the United Irishmen and the British authorities, with the city’s fate hanging in the balance.This episode delves into the world of Edward Cooke, the spymaster at Dublin Castle, as he races to dismantle the revolutionary movement through a web of informers and secret agents. Meanwhile, leading rebels like Lord Edward Fitzgerald struggle to stay one step ahead, risking everything to keep the cause alive.As martial law is declared and terror sweeps across Ireland, the final days before the rebellion erupt into chaos, violence, and desperate gambles on both sides. Step into the heart of a city in crisis, where every shadow hides a secret and the first sparks of revolution are about to ignite.<blockquote>This is Episode 6 in my series on the 1798 Rebellion. The next installment, Part 7, will be available early and ad-free for show supporters next Monday week.</blockquote><blockquote>Become a supporter today and get exclusive early and ad-free access at:</blockquote><blockquote>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.patreon.com">https://www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast</a></blockquote><blockquote>Supercast: <a href="https://irishhistory.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=irishhistory.supercast.com">https://irishhistory.supercast.com/</a></blockquote>Written, narrated and produced by Fin DwyerSound: Kate DunleaAdditional Research: Stewart ReddinVoice Actors: Aidan Crowe & Therese MurrayContact me with your questions at info(at)Irishhistorypodcast(dot)ie.A list of sources for the 1798 Rebellion is available here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAABCklEQVQ4jZ2Tv22FMBDG7zDgl45MQIcywqtQlmADBkgExetSp0pBlS6SJ2CDsIIngAnsFoH0pYkizB8/lE86yZbu+9l3PjMRURzHb0T0wswJnRAAC+BrmqZXIaX8YOYbM1/OmImImPnCzFchBHMcx+bo5DRN/9bDMOylWJJSYh1VVcEYg6X6vkdd15vcDaBpGvi0hjiALMu8ZgBo29YBBMuC8jy/28AkcdvlAJZNO5JSytmHdx2/0lqTUsoPsNbuGouiOHpGtwSt9SbBZ94FLG+hlPKaiYg2c1CWJYwx6LoOWZZtBmcd3lE+ISuiKHogoud/Aj7FPM/fYRg+Ang6+yMB2CAI3sdxvP0AjybTeG4ZtZIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=">https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354</a> (the post is not paywalled)<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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