This British executioner and his 'assistant', hired by Westminster and placed in Ireland, had a 'Who's Who' of Irish republicans in his notebook but later became an alcoholic (due to a heavy conscience, hopefully) and failed to 'execute' himself, despite having shot himself in the head. In the early 1930's, drunk again, he used a blade on himself. Successfully.
Due to British interference in Irish affairs, the nationalists in the Occupied Six Counties were the subject of attack by what was in effect a private army which was at the disposal of Westminster, which 'gifted' that army to 'loyal' people in Ireland...
Born in the early 1930's into a republican family, this man studied in Dublin and gained a degree in his chosen field, but a different 'field' soon entered his life and he became dedicated. And sought after...
...and two or three more pieces, which we're working on at the moment!
Thanks for the visit, and for reading - see ye on Wednesday the 7th of June, 2023!
Sharon and the team.
