In 1795, in County Wicklow, a discovery was made that would change Ireland forever — gold.
What followed was chaos, fortune, and one of the strangest forgotten stories in Irish history: the Wicklow Gold Rush.
In this episode of HistoryHooked, we uncover the true story behind Ireland’s lost gold — from the first discovery at Croghan Mountain, to the government crackdown, to the mysterious guineas struck from Wicklow gold.
Featuring on-location footage in the Wicklow Mountains, B-roll of the Gold Mines River, and stunning shots of Ireland’s rugged landscape — this is the full story of Ireland’s very own El Dorado.
🪙 Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:15 – The Discovery
2:50 – Woodenbridge
5:00 – The Carnival
06:30 – Gold Coins and Legacy
08:00 – The rebellion nears
09:00 – Ireland’s Lost Fortune
Credit to : History Hooked