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Then and Now: Our debt to Sean lives on
Reporter:
14 Apr 2021
Minister Niall Collins lays a wreath at the grave of Sean Finn on the 100th anniversary of his death. A memorial service was organised for Sean Finn by the Rathkeale GAA club
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WE CONTINUE on from last week the story of Irish Volunteer Sean Finn who lost his life, in the fight against the Black and Tans at Ballaroe, Ballyhahill 100 years ago.
A strong wind was blowing the sound away from where the other Volunteers were billeted, removing any last chance they had of help arriving. The battle continued for over two hours before Sean Finn was shot. He called out to his comrades, as he fell mortally wounded: “Goodbye lads carry on I am done” ....

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