Special: Dennis Doherty – A Life of Survival Against the Odds

This episode looks at the fascinating story of Dennis Doherty. Born in Derry in 1814, Doherty would spend most of his life in Australian prisons. His story is remarkable – he was flogged 3,000 times and spent years in solitary confinement but yet he continually struggled for freedom. Support the Podcast on Patreon.com/irishpodcast Join me on a tour Dublinfaminetour.ie For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy