Lethal legacy of Pearse's oration at the graveside of O'Donovan Rossa
A composite picture of Patrick Pearse, courtesy of RTÉ
Dermot Meleady
On Sunday, August 1, 1915, 100 years ago this month, Patrick Pearse delivered a coded call to arms at the grave of O'Donovan Rossa.
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