DocArchive (1976): The Staunchest Priest




Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries show

Summary: <p style="background: #fffffff;">Fr. Michael O’Flanagan was born in 1876 near Castlerea, Roscommon. Known as 'The Republican Priest', he was president of Sinn Féin from 1933-35 but was expelled from the party for participating in a Radio Éireann (2RN) broadcast in 1936.  This documentary looks at the political and personal history of the renowned Catholic priest. (First Broadcast 1976)</p>