Curious Journey – The 1916 Easter Rising. In 1973, Kenneth Griffith, the renowned documentary maker, gathered together a group of veterans of the Easter Rising. Almost half a century after those terrible events, this highly diverse group – branded terrorists by the British in their youth – gave their own account of what is was like to live through those turbulent times. It is a powerful and heartfelt testament to nine brave men and women who risked their lives for their country.
Ignore the dramatic voice over. This 50mins documentary has countless of fascinating interviews. Incidentally it also has great scenes of 1973 Dublin. A history documentary now becomes history.
Interviews: Maire Comerford, Joseph Sweeney, Sean Kavanagh, John O’Sullivan, Brigid Thornton, Sean Harling, Martin Walton, David Nelligan/Neligan and Tom Barry
Part five not able to embed but available on Youtube.

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Ah, Dave Neligan. King of the pensions.
I’ve got a copy of Curious Journey the book, which I’ve used time and time again for research. Excellent effort.