West Clare History In Focus – The Manchester Martyrs Monument Kilrush

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisa O’Sullivan, Historian and Chairperson of the Kilrush and District Historical Society . Lisa discussed The Manchester Martyrs Monument in Kilrush.

She dived into the origin and history of the statue and the meaning behind the monument. She also explained how the funds for the statue were raised by the public.

For more information on the Kilrush and District Historical Society you can visit their website at www.kdhs.ie and their Facebook here at www.facebook.com/KDHSCountyClare.

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You can listen to the full interview below.