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Martin Gore – The Old Triangle

Aug 14, 2016

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More here: http://njnnetwork.com/2011/10/the-auld-triangle-or-royal-canal/ The British ruled Ireland for over 700 years and Dublin was the site of a major prison - Mountjoy. Built for 500 it held over 2000. Conditions were horrible. The song was written by his brother Dominic Behan about a prisoner’s execution day. The song became an anthem for Irish Republicanism.

Martin Gore – The Old Triangle

Aug 14, 2016

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In my prison cell

Mountjoy Prison in Dublin where a triangle was beaten daily to wake the prisoners. The prisoners couldn't see the canal. Constructed in 1850 for 500 prisoners, Mountjoy housed 2,000. It was reported for overcrowding and filthy living conditions for the men.

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