Harry Gleeson, who was hanged for murder, to receive pardon

A man who was hanged for murder in 1941 is to receive a posthumous pardon.

Harry Gleeson, who was hanged for murder, to receive pardon
Fri, 09 Jan, 2015 - 23:50

A man who was hanged for murder in 1941 is to receive a posthumous pardon.

Harry Gleeson was tried and executed for the murder of Mary 'Moll' McCarthy who was shot dead in Tipperary over 70 years ago.

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