"I want you to bear witness that I die as a Soldier of the Irish Republic."
— Terence MacSwiney

January 1, 1970

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Members of the Parliament of the United KingdomPlaywrights from IrelandPolitical activistsPoliticians from IrelandActivists from Ireland
Original Language: English

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His last words, to a visiting priest. Quoted in Richard Bennett, The Black and Tans (2010) p. 90