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The IRA Kidnapping of Dutch Industrialist Dr Tiede Herrema that shocked the world

The IRA Kidnapping of Dutch Industrialist Dr Tiede Herrema that shocked the world

Update: 2025-10-02
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50 years ago, a pair of desperate Provisional IRA members etched their names in history as a crime driven by personal passion went astray. Their victim however would be a much shrewder hostage than they expected, Dutch industrialist turned adopted Irish son; Dr Tiede Herrema. Herrema was held for ransom for 36 days, with the pair believing that the crime would put pressure on the British and Irish governments.


Fionnán Sheehan is joined by Irish Independent Journalist Ralph Riegel.


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The IRA Kidnapping of Dutch Industrialist Dr Tiede Herrema that shocked the world

The IRA Kidnapping of Dutch Industrialist Dr Tiede Herrema that shocked the world