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Dustbins and Democracy: A Northern Irish Song Explained


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This episode explores a Northern Irish song from the period of English occupation and explains its meaning for American listeners.

The host translates key terms—"dustbin" means "trash can" and the "lid" is simply the trash can lid—and notes that Christy Moore may have popularized the version heard, though it’s unclear if it predates him.

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WTH NEWS NETWORKBy michaelcorrell13