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On May 6th, 1882, a shocking double murder in Dublin’s Phoenix Park sent shockwaves through Ireland and Britain, altering the trajectory of Anglo-Irish relations forever. In this gripping episode of This Day in Irish History, host Raymond Welsh delves into the Phoenix Park Murders—a brutal political assassination that claimed the lives of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Thomas Henry Burke. Just hours into his new role as Chief Secretary for Ireland, Cavendish became an unintended victim in an ambush planned by the radical group known as the Irish National Invincibles. What followed was not just outrage and grief, but a collapse of political cooperation, the rise of repression, and a chilling reminder of how extremism can derail even the most hopeful reform.

Explore the political chaos of 1880s Ireland, where agrarian unrest from the Land War simmered alongside cautious efforts for Home Rule. Discover how Charles Stewart Parnell’s delicate alliance with British Prime Minister Gladstone unraveled in the face of violence, and how the Kilmainham Treaty was torn apart. With vivid storytelling and a sharp historical lens, this video reveals the personal tragedies, political fallout, and societal repercussions that followed one of the most consequential assassinations in Irish history. Whether you're a student of Irish history or just love a gripping political drama, this episode brings the past vividly to life.