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Global Irish

Global Irish

Written by: Turtle Bunbury Histories
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Historian Turtle Bunbury regales us with tales of notable Irish Men and Women through History.© 2026 Art World
Episodes
  • 12. Centenary: The Maxol Story

    12. Centenary: The Maxol Story
    Mar 2 2026

    The final episdoe of the series takes on the 21st century. The last of the original Maxol depots are phased out as a new generation of award-winning service stations begin to appear across the island. The company rides out the economic recession and turns its attention to green energy options, while Covid 19 rears its head just as Maxol prepares to mark its centenary.
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    19 mins
  • 11. Merge: The Maxol Story

    11. Merge: The Maxol Story
    Feb 28 2026

    The company pushes into third place in the race to be Ireland's largest petrol retailer with the 'Deal of the Decade' and a renewed focus on retail. A transformative restructure creates the Maxol Group, while a reunification of management from 'north and south' becomes a corporate blueprint.
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    40 mins
  • 10. Freedom: The Maxol Story

    10. Freedom: The Maxol Story
    Feb 28 2026

    Maxol breaks free from Shell and launches a rebrand media blitz with new colours, a massively successful advertising campaign (Free a Nipper!) and some immaculately timed sporting sponsorship. Importing fuel into Drogheda and rationalisation are among the way to confront the Mandatory Regime and Price Control.
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    48 mins
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