Colin Farrell's narration in 'From that Small Island' is disappointingly lethargic, lacking the energy that audiences expect from such a celebrated actor.
I wanted to make the point that brutal, bad, and all as the British armed forces have been on this island for a very long time, they never resorted to sending over the Royal Air Force, tanks and missiles to pummel Irish cities.
Ballyteige Lodge, built in 1890, is largely unchanged and hosted Dublin's elite, including notable nationalist politicians, reflecting its historical significance.
Micheal Manning's execution on April 20, 1954, marked the end of capital punishment in the Republic of Ireland, making him the last person executed in the country.
Patrick Coman's aspirations took him from rural Ireland to successfully building a multi-million pound pub empire in Dublin, eventually leading to family division and legal battles.
Two letters between the revolutionary leader Michael Collins and his fiancée Kitty Kiernan, signed with love, have been handed over to the Cork Public Museum.
"While we cannot undo what happened, we do have the power to acknowledge that what happened to Sylvester Poff and James Barrett was a great wrong," said President Higgins during the pardon ceremony, emphasizing the importance of recognizing historical injustices. His comments reflect a deep understanding of how such actions resonate through generations, providing recognition and validation to the families affected by the wrongful executions and their lasting impact on collective memory.
