Eamonn Ceannt Quotes: "THIS GENERATION CAN CLAIM TO HAVE RAISED SONS AS BRAVE AS ANY THAT WENT BEFORE"

On the way out on Easter Monday to do battle for Irish freedom. Áine recalled the final conversation between father and son.

“Turning to Ronan, who was watching us, he kissed him and said to him in Irish: ‘Goodbye Ronan.’ ‘Goodbye Dad.’ ‘And won’t you take care of your mother?’ ‘I will, Daddy.’ ”

It's amazing the courage, brave liberators such as Eamonn Ceannt had and the sacrifice they were willing to make for the freedom of others..

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