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Irish patriots, Michael Mallin, Eamonn Ceannt, Cornelius Con Colbert and Sean Heuston are executed in Kilmainham gaol

On May 08, 1916 in Celtic History

Irish patriots, michael mallin, eamonn ceannt, cornelius con colbert and sean heuston are executed in kilmainham gaol

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