Johnny Adair’s name is well known, his face instantly recognizable, his voice familiar but he’s not a famous actor or singer, he’s a ‘celebrity terrorist’. He was the pumped-up skinhead hardman who led a bloody loyalist faction in carrying out over 40 murders – most of his victims were entirely innocent Catholics. Our Sister podcast, The BelTel, explores the story of how Adair rose to power in the lower Shankill. This episode was first published on April 13th 2023. Host: Ciaran Dunbar. Guest: Ciaran Barnes.

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