1938 Spike Island and Cork Harbour defences handed back over to Irish
April 22, 2026
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0:46Now Playing1938 Spike Island and Cork Harbour defences handed back over to Irish
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as posted by the channelDate: 14th July 1938
Location: Eire
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Britain Hands Over Spike Island
IRELAND: Various:
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ACASTA - Warship Takes Brit Troops when Eire takes over Spike
De VALERA, Eaamon Present when B.G. Hands over Spike Island & Cork Harbour defences to Eire
IRELAND Spike Island & Cork Harbour defences handed over to Eire by G.B. - De Valera
Government and Politics; Ireland
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