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CHARLIE HURLEY by Pádraig Mór & Seán O'Láighin

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Uploaded by on Jul 28, 2011

(Written by Gerry Breslin of Pangur Bán).

Charlie Hurley 1894-1921
Born, Kilbrittain. Arrested and sentenced to 5 years in prison in 1918 was later released after hunger strike. Appointed Commandant West Cork Brigade after the arrest of Tom Hales. Took part in many actions and was badly wounded during the Upton ambush. While recuperating, he was shot dead as he attempted to escape from a farmhouse on the morning of March 19, 1921.

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  • This is a new one, very good song and the tune is lovely too

  • R.I.P freedom fighter

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