This episode looks at the different forces that policed Castlebar since the 1600s and the various crimes they came up against. When confronted by invasion, agrarian violence and rebellion, the often heavily armed military and police did not always enjoy the support of the local population.
For questions, comments and queries about the show please contact us at historyofcastlebar@gmail.com.
'The History of Castlebar' by Noel Campbell & John Healy is available online at https://www.mayobooks.ie/Castlebar-History-Mayo-Healy-9781914596063.
The podcast series is produced by Brendan Gilmartin https://brendangilmartin.ie/
This episode looks at the different forces that policed Castlebar since the 1600s and the various crimes they came up against. When confronted by invasion, agrarian violence and rebellion, the often heavily armed military and police did not always enjoy the support of the local population.
For questions, comments and queries about the show please contact us at historyofcastlebar@gmail.com.
'The History of Castlebar' by Noel Campbell & John Healy is available online at https://www.mayobooks.ie/Castlebar-History-Mayo-Healy-9781914596063.
The podcast series is produced by Brendan Gilmartin https://brendangilmartin.ie/