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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2024 · 18 MIN

The Whiskey Fire of 1875

from The Incomparable History Of Ireland · host Lauren

Send us Fan MailThe Dublin whiskey fire took place on 18 June 1875 in the Liberties area of Dublin. It lasted a single night but killed 13 people, and resulted in €6 million worth of damage in whiskey alone. People drank from the 6 inches deep river of whiskey that is said to have flowed as far as the Coombe.Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions

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Send us Fan MailThe Dublin whiskey fire took place on 18 June 1875 in the Liberties area of Dublin. It lasted a single night but killed 13 people, and resulted in €6 million worth of damage in whiskey alone. People drank from the 6 inches deep river...

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