"When others stood idly by, you and your families gave your all, in defence of a risen people and in pursuit of Irish freedom and unity."

People, Freedom, Pursuit

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"When others stood idly by, you and your families gave your all, in defence of a risen people and in pursuit of Irish freedom and unity."

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