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Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

Tim McGarry, a six-foot-four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

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The Long and the Short of It: Series 6: Does the Royal Irish Constabulary deserve to be commemorated?

Does the Royal Irish Constabulary deserve to be commemorated?

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Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume look at the role of the RIC during the War of Independence.

Tim McGarry a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume, to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history. 

Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian, Dr David Hume, to look at a number of fascinating historical incidents and people in Irish history. The unlikely duo investigates well known historical events from different perspectives, to give the listener the long and the short of it.  In this episode they examine the origins of the RIC, it’s role in Ireland and the campaign against it during the War of Independence.  They debate with historians Dr Marie Coleman, Professor Fearghal McGarry and Professor Laura McAtackney.  

The Long and the Short of It: Series 6

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Investigating little-known Ulster-Scots stories and well-known historical events.

Tim McGarry, a six-foot-four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at incidents and people in Irish history.

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