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OverviewOn a dark November morning in 1920, Kevin Barry, head held high, marched to his death in Mountjoy Prison. He was the first and youngest person hanged during the Irish War of Independence. Born the fourth of seven children, the family was split between Dublin and Carlow, after the early death of his father. He loved playing Gaelic football, Hurling and Rugby. A brilliant student, he won a scholarship to study medicine. Kevin also had another life, as a soldier in the Irish Volunteer Army with the sole purpose of obtaining a free independent Ireland. Then his two worlds collided and his part in the Monk's Bakery Ambush sealed his fate. By sticking to his principles and making the ultimate sacrifice, he instigated the move towards a truce that would change the course of Irish history forever. What led this teenager to forego his bright future for the gallows? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carmel Ui CheallaighPublisher: The Mercier Press Ltd Imprint: The Mercier Press Ltd Volume: 2 ISBN: 9781781177433ISBN 10: 1781177430 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 16 September 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCarmel Ui Cheallaigh is originally from Co Mayo. She writes in Irish and English. Kevin Barry is her seventh book for children. Carmel visits schools, libraries and festivals in Ireland, the UK and USA, reading her stories and giving writing workshops to all ages. Currently she lives in Co Wicklow and works as a Senior Librarian in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Library Service -- Carmel Ui Cheallaigh Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |