The Mick Clifford Podcast: Austin Stack's journey to get justice for his father

In 1983, Brian Stack, the chief officer in Portlaoise Prison, was shot and fatally wounded after leaving an event in Dublin. 

In 1983, Brian Stack, the chief officer in Portlaoise Prison, was shot and fatally wounded after leaving an event in Dublin. 

The Provisional IRA were long suspected of this attack but for many years, the organisation denied any responsibility. 

Austin Stack was a young boy when his family’s life was changed forever and in adulthood, he and his brothers began a long journey to get justice for their father. He has now written a book about that journey. 

Austin Stack is this week’s guest on the podcast.

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