Irish War of Independence: Andy Symington- Tyrone's Most Wanted Man

Tony FERGUSON


Regions:
East Riding, London, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northern Ireland
Notice Period:
Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid: £200 - £250 including expenses
Category:
History
Updated:
1st May 2025

Discoverthe untold story of Andy Symington and his comrades in the IRA's Second Northern Division during Ireland's War of Independence. From clandestine raids to barrack attacks,this gripping account uncovers lost stories from the fightforfreedom from British rule. Outnumbered, badly armed and facing impossible odds,they took the fightto the British. Guerrilla warfare, internment, spies, informers and police murder gangs feature in the orgy of attack and reprisal.

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About Tony FERGUSON

A highly accomplished, professional presenter, Tony Ferguson honed his presentation skills in the technology industry, working for Unisys and Accenture.

He has headlined major conferences in UK, USA, Malaysia and across EMEA.

Retiring in 2019, he has conducted extensive research in the Battle of the Somme, the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War, culminating in three books which tell the quite incredible story of his grandfather in the series "Andy Symington: Tyrone's Most Wanted Man".

He also speaks on Women in War: the contrasting roles of Irish & British women 1916-1923


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