The Carmody’s Hotel Tragedy, 60 Years On

On the 60th anniversary of the Carmody’s Hotel tragedy in Ennis, John Bradley – who has written a book on the disaster – and Larry Brennan of Clare Roots Society joined Gavin in studio.

Extracts were heard from ‘As if Night Fell’ a documentary by Brendan Quinlivan, Matt Purcell, Gerry Quinn; and Gavin spoke with Ghislaine de Regge, who’s father Ernest was one of eight victims of the tragedy.

A special extract from the piece is available here.

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