Spies, Murder and Justice In Northern Ireland with Henry Hemming and Rossa McPhillips

In this episode of the Spybrary podcast, the hosts discuss the book 'Four Shots in the Night' with its author Henry Hemming.

Four Shots In the Night tells the story of the 1986 murder of a British spy inside the IRA and the subsequent investigation that took place 30 years later. It explores the role of Martin McGuinness and British intelligence in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The hosts also discuss the historical context of the conflict and the process of getting Sinn Fein involved in the political process as well as the Kenova report. The book is praised for its extensive research and the new insights it provides into the intelligence operations during that time.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to 'Four Shots in the Night'

02:11 The Emotional Impact of the Story

05:16 Focus on Frank Hegarty

08:52 The Complex Character of Martin McGuinness

15:05 The Allegations of Martin McGuinness as a Spy

22:06 The Role of Intelligence in the Northern Ireland Troubles

28:32 The Ethics of Agents Committing Criminal Activity

30:21 The Death of Frank Hegarty and Closure for Families

34:40 Future Projects