Ali Watkins’ first published book is based on a true story about the Troubles in Ireland and how the Irish Republican Army raised money for guns in the U.S., including in Philadelphia (where much of the action in the book takes place).Photo by Courtesy of Ali Watkins Oct. 8, 2025 Temple alum’s debut book reveals Philly’s ties to Irish Republican Army gun smuggling during the Troubles As a Temple student interning with McClatchy DC, Ali Watkins, KLN ’14, helped break a national […]
Ali Watkins’ first published book is based on a true story about the Troubles in Ireland and how the Irish Republican Army raised money for guns in the U.S., including in Philadelphia (where much of the action in the book takes place).Photo by Courtesy of Ali Watkins Oct. 8, 2025 Temple alum’s debut book reveals Philly’s ties to Irish Republican Army gun smuggling during the Troubles As a Temple student interning with McClatchy DC, Ali Watkins, KLN ’14, helped break a national […]
