This week Patrick and a panel of distinguished Historians, Biographers and Legal Experts discuss the life and political legacy of Irish nationalist and hero Thomas Kent. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr John Borgonovo, Department of History, UCC, Lorcan Collins, Historian & Author of ‘1916: The Rising Handbook’, Meda Ryan, Historian and Author of 'Thomas Kent 16 Lives', Judge Sean Enright, Author of 'Easter Rising 1916: The Trails' and Dr Brian Hughes, Author of 'Michael Mallin 16 Lives'.
The state funeral of Thomas Kent.Pic shows (l to r) President Michael D Higgins, Parish Priest, Nora Riordan, grand-niece, Kathleen Riordan, grand-niece, Prudence Riordan, niece and Michael Riordan, grand-nephew.
The state funeral of Thomas Kent took place in Castlelyons Church, Co.Cork. 18/9/2015 Photo Rollingnews.ie/GIS
