By 1918 Sinn Fein were on the rise. Home Rule had come to a stand still and the population had become more and more radicalised. All Sinn Fein needed was one last thing to unify the country against the British.

Did someone say conscription? Yep, that'll do.

This week, we look at the Conscription Crisis of 1918 and hear one of the big hits from that year.

Thanks to Ciaran Boyle for extra help with the music this episode. You can listen to his great EP, About Time here or follow him on Facebook.

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