#OnThisDay 1916 William Pearse was executed in Kilmainham Gaol. Although he was the only one to plead guilty in his trial, Willie did not hold a senior position like the others. The real reason for his death, was for being was being Patrick Pearse’s brother.
Willie Pearse Executed, Kilmainham Gaol 1916
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Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy. View all posts by theirishatwar
