# Kidnapped: The Don Tidey Story

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Podcast: [The Troubles Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-troubles-podcast-7003553)
Published: 2024-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Don Tidey was kidnapped by the Provisional IRA in the hopes that his employer would pay the significant ransom that they demanded. What ensued instead was the largest manhunt in the history of the Irish State, which would see people lose their lives as a result of paramilitary violence. Journalist Ronan McGreevey comes on to tell this story. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/troublespod Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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