Manchester Martyrs should be repatriated

Would it not be great to have the remains of the Manchester Martyrs brought back to Ireland?

Manchester Martyrs should be repatriated

They were tried and found guilty on November 1, 1867, of the accidental shooting of Sgt Brett; the conduct of the trial was in strict accord with the traditions of English law when applied to Irish patriots.

They were sentenced to be hanged like dogs for something they were innocent of.

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