Who was Malcom Macarthur and what was his connection to Charles J Haughey, Taoiseach of Ireland? How did Macarthur befriend Patrick Connolly, Ireland’s top law officer? To understand the story, we need to understand the politics of 1980s Ireland.

Episode three of seven.

GUBU is researched, reported and narrated by Harry McGee and edited by Enda O'Dowd.

Sound mix by JJ Vernon

Title music by Orakhal

Graphics by Paul Scott

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