The burning of Moydrum Castle 1921

On 3rd July 1921 Moydrum Castle was burned in what was one of the key events of the closing stages of the Irish War of Independence in Westmeath. To mark the centenary Westmeath Historian in Residence Dr Paul Hughes wrote this mini-documentary intercut with stills from National Library of Ireland and featuring Frankie Keena Cathaoirleach of ...