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In the centre of Cork, Sean O’Hegarty and his crew put together a plan to seize The Upnor at sea. But they face hurdles at every turn.

Sean O’Hegarty puts together a crew in an attempt to seize The Upnor at sea. The ship is carrying 120 tonnes of weapons and is their only chance at arming for an inevitable civil war with Michael Collins’ national army.

With a plan in place, they head to Cobh and events are set in motion. But things start to unravel quickly.

Narrator: Demi Isaac

Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh.

Series Produced by Ally McKenzie
Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly

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