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Foley's Forgotten Murder: A Kerry Writer's Tale
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Tonight on RTÉ One, a gripping documentary unravels the century-old mystery of Patrick M Foleys murder. A Kerry writer and nationalist, Foleys life spanned continents, from Ireland to Mexico, Cuba, Canada, and the US midwest and south, where he settled in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. His granddaughter, Mary McGillick, shares family tales of his life, including his work on the railways and his anti-drink stance. The film debunks old rumors, suggesting possible ties to bootleggers, and sheds light on the brutal assassination that ended his life. This forgotten story gets its due tonight.
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