The Message of Peace the Life of John Boyle O’Reilly with Sean Tyrell

This is a deeply moving, engaging and remarkable story of a lesser-known Irish hero John Boyle O’Reilly (1844-1890) in both the spoken word and song, mapping his life and work. Pickled in places with Tyrrell’s own observations on our own times and condition. Songs in the show allow Tyrrell connect history of the 19th century and modern times in a seamless way.

 Tracing the journey from early childhood set against a backdrop of famine, revolution, Feminism and penal servitude for life in Australia.

Pulitzer commissioned him to write a poem for the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. He championed Native and African American rights and spoke out against anti-Semitism. Prophesied the EEC and a black president of the USA .Romantic, Visionary, Poet, heart of a rebel, courage of a freedom fighter, commitment of a civil rights activist, and blood of true born Irishman.

Venue: Stockwell Street Theatre

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Ticket: €18 in adv. - €20 on the night- €15 Oaps/Students-

@ €5 unemployed