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Last surviving child of executed 1916 leader awarded Freedom of Dublin

Fr Joseph Mallin was just two years old when his father was killed by firing squad in May 1916.

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Mar 21st 2016, 11:39 AM

Last surviving child of executed 1916 leader turns 102

Fr Mallin still writes home to relatives in old Irish script, according to his niece.

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Sep 15th 2015, 1:55 PM