The Mám Trasna Murders (2018)
DramaHistoryTV MovieCrimeDocumentary
The story of barbaric murders committed in the midst of a rural community in Joyce Country, on the border between counties Galway and Mayo in 1882 and the subsequent trial in Dublin. The trial led to the unjust hanging or life imprisonment of innocent people based on the testimonies of false witnesses and the dishonesty of the British authorities and the gentry.
Director:
Colm Bairéad
Writer:
Colm Bairéad
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Dara Devaney as Maolra Seoighe |
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Pól ó Griofa as Tomás Ó Cathasaigh |
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Eoin Mac Diarmada as Antoine Mac Philibín |
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Eoin Geoghegan as Máirtin Seoighe |
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Mícheál Ó Dubhghaill as Pádraig Seoighe |
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Conal O'Céidigh as Pádraig Sheamus Ó Cathasaigh |
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Stiofan Seoighe as Páidín Seoighe |
| Directing | Colm Bairéad | Director |
| Production | Ciarán Ó Cofaigh | Producer |
| Writing | Seán Ó'Cuirreáin | Book |
| Writing | Colm Bairéad | Screenplay |
| Art | Dara Hand | Set Decoration |