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Description: The Padre by Jennifer O'Leary In The Padre, award-winning investigative journalist Jennifer OLeary exposes the exploits of notorious former Irish priest and active IRA supporter Patrick Ryan – exposing details which have, outside of his very guarded circles, been unknown until now. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For almost two decades, Father Patrick Ryan evaded intelligence agencies across Europe and was, for a time, one of the most wanted men in Britain.In The Padre, award-winning investigative journalist Jennifer OLeary exposes the exploits of this notorious former Irish priest and active IRA supporter. Revealing sensational details divulged to her during exclusive secret meetings with Ryan, the book lifts the lid on the true extent of the priests involvement with the IRA and its campaign of terror across Europe, Britain and Ireland – from being a trusted link between the regime of Muammar Gaddafi and the IRA, to his involvement in improving IRA explosive devices, which made possible the almost successful assassination attempt on Margaret Thatcher and her Cabinet in Brighton.The Padre tells the truly remarkable story of this man of the cloth, who, decades on, is still unrepentant about his ruthless zealotry in pursuit of money, weapons and assistance for the IRAs violence. Indeed, his one regret is that he wasnt even more effective. Author Biography Jennifer is a writer and award-winning investigative journalist currently based in Belfast. Her most recent work, Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History, a seven-part BBC series, was broadcast in 2019. Jennifer studied science and obtained a masters degree in Health Informatics at Trinity College Dublin before moving into journalism. As a freelance journalist, she wrote feature articles for a number of publications including the Sunday Business Post and the Irish Examiner. She began working for the BBC as a broadcast journalist in 2011 and later moved to Belfast to work as an investigative reporter for the BBC NI current affairs programme, Spotlight. Table of Contents PrologueThorn in her sideThe hand that rocks the cradleMission to Africa1969: The year that changes everythingThe Sculptor and the ColonelThe Claudia Our man in TripoliThe Swiss TimersThe SleepersHyde ParkBrightonThe Belgian ConnectionExtraditionAftermath Review The Padre is a superb piece of investigative journalism, formidably researched and efficiently told. -- Andrew Lynch * Sunday Business Post *Remarkable and eye-opening. -- Sean ONeill * The Times * Details ISBN1785374613 Author Jennifer OLeary Pages 272 Publisher Merrion Press Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781785374616 Format Paperback Imprint Merrion Press Place of Publication Dublin 4 Country of Publication Ireland ISBN-10 1785374613 UK Release Date 2023-10-02 Audience General DEWEY 282.092 Publication Date 2023-08-17 Subtitle The True Story of the Irish Priest who armed the IRA with Gaddafis Money We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143185210;

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