Remembering those who were executed

In light of State 1916 Centenary Ceremonies honouring ‘all who died’ and the unveiling of a Glasnevin Wall for all, we wish to state for the record, and in the interest of historical accuracy:
Remembering those who were executed

The O’Rahilly was wounded in a charge up Moore Street upon evacuation of the GPO and was left to die on the street overnight without medical assistance.

Fourteen leaders including a wounded James Connolly were executed by firing squad in the Stonebreakers Yard in Kilmainham Gaol.

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