Willie Pearse Executed, Kilmainham Gaol 1916

#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.

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