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Public lecture on landlords in Ireland
Landlord’ is a word with grim associations in Ireland and both the native Irish and British politicians in the 19th century viewed them as a major problem.
The Maamtrasna Murders, August 17 1882
Early on Friday August 18 1882, John Collins, a tenant farmer, having heard disturbances during the night coming from his neighbours’ house, the Joyces, went to check if all was well. He must have feared the worst because he brought with him two neighbours, Mary and Margaret O’Brien. They discovered an appalling sight. Even today, when our senses have been hardened by so many atrocities, it was a scene of savage murder that cried to heaven. No mercy was shown to this unfortunate family.