There was a post on Historyporn that was locked so I couldn't ask it there. I'm curious to how the IRA received funding. I'd imagine they were considered a terrorist group by most of the world so how did they receive such an arsenal of weapons and funding to keep going for so long? I don't see their regional fight to be of any interest to the Soviets.
Could I request a clarification? Are you looking only for answers regarding the IRA during the "Troubles" or are you looking for the entire length of the existence of the IRA?
Added question - I have heard a significant amount of money was received from American Irish Catholics, and am curious what percentage came from the US and other Irish populations elsewhere in the world. Part of my family was Irish Catholic, and I remember people collecting money at Clancy Brothers concerts in the 70s to aid Ireland. I am very curious if that was funneled to illegal activities.
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