17. The Open Door: Ireland vs The KGB

<p>For decades, Ireland told itself a comfortable lie: that neutrality was a shield, and the shadows of global espionage would simply pass the island by. But from the aisles of a suburban Dublin shopping center to the historic quadrangles of Trinity College, the Kremlin saw something else entirely—an open door. Tonight, we trace forty years of cold-war stings, deep-cover "Illegals," and the modern political warfare that shattered the illusion of Irish isolation.</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------</p><p>🔒 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER OFFER:</p><p>Protect your digital privacy and support the show!</p><p>Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + extra bonus months risk-free:</p><p>👉 https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=154687&url_id=902</p><p><br></p><p>(Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee)</p><p>--------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>DISCLOSURE:</p><p>Some links in these show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase or sign up through these links, Shadows of Éire may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.</p>