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Temple alum’s debut book reveals Philly’s ties to Irish Republican Army gun smuggling during the Troubles
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In Ali Watkins’ book, she looks back at the history of the Troubles and Philadelphia’s hidden role in arming the IRA.
October 8, 2025
