EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 10 MIN
The Explosion That Built Dublin
from The Incomparable History Of Ireland · host Lauren
Send us Fan MailThere was a massive explosion on March 11, 1597, when a stockpile of gunpowder on the docks in Dublin ignited. The explosion devastated central Dublin, killing 126 people, and halting city growth for decades. The explosion was in midst of a clerk's mismanagement of workers that lead to a porter strike. The strike causing an unusual build up of gunpowder. Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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Send us Fan Mail There was a massive explosion on March 11, 1597, when a stockpile of gunpowder on the docks in Dublin ignited. The explosion devastated central Dublin, killing 126 people, and halting city growth for decades. The explosion was in midst of a clerk's mismanagement of workers that lead to a porter strike. The strike causing an unusual build up of gunpowder. Support the show Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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