Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast Episode 244 - The Troubles Part 2
Jan 23, 2023
This podcast episode covers various topics related to the Troubles, including the famine, independence, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, partition, and more. It explores the historical background and political tensions in Ireland and Northern Ireland, discussing the British exploitation during the famine and the changing political landscape. The clashes and tensions in Northern Ireland are also examined, along with the root causes of the conflict. The hosts express gratitude to listeners and end with a humorous touch.
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Union Centralized Power And Removed Self-Rule
- The 1800 Act of Union legally merged Ireland with Great Britain and centralised political power in Westminster and London-based institutions.
- This union removed Irish self-determination and enshrined Protestant institutional dominance, shaping later grievances.
Famine Fueled By Structure, Not Just Blight
- The Great Famine was enabled by structural land dispossession, export-oriented economics, and colonial policies rather than pure crop failure.
- British ideological laissez-faire responses and sectarian attitudes amplified suffering and limited effective relief.
Unexpected Global Solidarity During Famine
- The Ottoman Empire and the Choctaw Nation both sent aid to Ireland during the famine, showing global sympathy.
- Peel secretly ordered maize shipments from the US, but local mills couldn't process it effectively.