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Eamonn Mallie on release of kidnapped millionaire, Ben Dunne (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Eamonn Mallie, a reporter with Downtown Radio, tells how he went to meet released IRA kidnap victim Ben Dunne, an Irish businessman. Male interviewer not identified.
Ben Dunne returns home safely (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (first name apparently Dermot) on a telephone call he received from businessman Ben Dunne on his (Dunne’s) release by the IRA, shortly followed by Dunne’s return home. Male...
Ian Paisley on Dublin-London initiative (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
The Reverend Ian Paisley on an alleged Dublin-London initiative on Ulster. Male interviewer not identified.
Michael Foot on possible solutions for Northern Ireland (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour leader Michael Foot on possible solutions to the situation in Northern Ireland. He discounts former prime minister James Callaghan’s suggestion of an independent Northern Ireland. Male interviewer...
IRA hunger strike ends (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the ending of the IRA hunger strike at the Maze prison. Includes reaction from Catholic priest Father Denis Faul; Sinn Fein spokesman Danny Morrison; an unidentified male Belfast MP; with...
IRA hunger strike ends (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech
Report on the end of the IRA hunger strike at the Maze prison. Includes speeches and comment by Humphrey Atkins, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; Danny Morrison, Sinn Fein; Cardinal Tomas O Fiaich;...
Michael Foot on possible solutions for Northern Ireland (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Party leader Michael Foot on the possibility of a United Ireland or Independent Northern Ireland as proposed by former prime minister James Callaghan. Male interviewer not identified.
Clergy role in IRA hunger strike (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Sinn Fein spokesman (poss. Gerry Adams?) on the IRA hunger strike in the Maze prison. He comments on what he sees as the damaging intervention of Catholic clergymen. Male interviewer not...
Irish Government takes anti-kidnapping measures (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Irish Government spokesman on future measures to be taken to safeguard against abductions and kidnappers’ ransom demands. (In the context of the abduction of Irish businessman Ben Dunne).
Eamonn Mallie called to collect Ben Dunne (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the abduction by the IRA of Irish businessman Ben Dunne. Eamonn Mallie, political correspondent for Belfast commercial radio station Downtown Radio, was instructed to meet Dunne on his release last...