The Mám Trasna Murders (2018)
The story of barbaric murders committed in the midst of a rural community in Joyce Country, on the border between counties Galway and Mayo in 1882 and the subsequent trial in Dublin. The trial led to the unjust hanging or life imprisonment of innocent people based on the testimonies of false witnesses and the dishonesty of the British authorities and the gentry.
Director: Colm Bairéad
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie, Crime, Documentary
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: April 4, 2018
Cast
- Dara Devaney - Maolra Seoighe
- Pól ó Griofa - Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
- Eoin Mac Diarmada - Antoine Mac Philibín
- Eoin Geoghegan - Máirtin Seoighe
- Mícheál Ó Dubhghaill - Pádraig Seoighe
- Conal O'Céidigh - Pádraig Sheamus Ó Cathasaigh
- Stiofan Seoighe - Páidín Seoighe
Screenplay
- Colm Bairéad (Screenplay)
- Seán Ó'Cuirreáin (Book)
Production: TG4
Country: Ireland
Language: English, Gaeilge
Original Language: ga
Themes
The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder
Keywords
murder, ireland, miscarriage of justice, gaeilge, gaeltacht
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mám Trasna Murders about?
- The story of barbaric murders committed in the midst of a rural community in Joyce Country, on the border between counties Galway and Mayo in 1882 and the subsequent trial in Dublin. The trial led to the unjust hanging or life imprisonment of innocent people based on the testimonies of false witnesses and the dishonesty of the British authorities and the gentry.
- Who directed The Mám Trasna Murders?
- The Mám Trasna Murders was directed by Colm Bairéad.
- Who stars in The Mám Trasna Murders?
- The Mám Trasna Murders stars Dara Devaney, Pól ó Griofa, Eoin Mac Diarmada, Eoin Geoghegan, Mícheál Ó Dubhghaill, Conal O'Céidigh.
- How long is The Mám Trasna Murders?
- The Mám Trasna Murders has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Mám Trasna Murders?
- The Mám Trasna Murders is a Drama, History, TV Movie, Crime, Documentary film.
- Where was The Mám Trasna Murders produced?
- The Mám Trasna Murders was produced in Ireland.
- What are the themes of The Mám Trasna Murders?
- The themes of The Mám Trasna Murders include: The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.