The second of four recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the afternoon of October 16th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of the opening speech by Peter Maguire, Charlie Haughey’s barrister. The case for the defence of Charles Haughey is laid before the jury. This was a preamble to the ‘main event’ of the Arms Crisis: the testimony of the fallen star of the political firmament - Charles Haughey. Appendix episodes publish daily (June 14-17th 2021).

 

Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)

 

Credits:

GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer.

Sound Design by Damian Chennells

Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team.

Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments.

 

For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot

The second of four recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the afternoon of October 16th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of the opening speech by Peter Maguire, Charlie Haughey&rsquo;s barrister. The case for the defence of Charles Haughey is laid before the jury. This was a preamble to the &lsquo;main event&rsquo; of the Arms Crisis: the testimony of the fallen star of the political firmament - Charles Haughey. Appendix episodes publish daily (June 14-17th 2021).
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Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RT&Eacute; TV Player (Worldwide)
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Credits:
GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer.
Sound Design by Damian Chennells
Production assistance from the RT&Eacute; Documentary On One Team.
Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RT&Eacute; Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments.
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For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot

Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain... 'GunPlot' is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RTÉ.

Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain... 'GunPlot' is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RT&Eacute;.

Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain...&apos;GunPlot&apos; is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RTÉ.

GunPlot

Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain... 'GunPlot' is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RT&Eacute;.

The second of four recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the afternoon of October 16th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of the opening speech by Peter Maguire, Charlie Haughey’s barrister. The case for the defence o...