The Two Mickeys
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The last militant Republicans still willing to fight after the Omagh bombing are looking for support. What better support could you ask for than a wealthy American offering cash and weapons from the United States? Joe O'Neil introduces Dave Rupert to a storied Republican named Mickey Donnelly and with that connection, Dave is whisked off to a meeting with the Real IRA's top man: Mickey McKevitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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