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Hidden Histories: President Sean T. O’Kelly

Today, June 18th, marks the anniversary of Sean T. O’Kelly becoming President of Ireland. In a sense, he was Ireland’s first elected President, time in the Áras being transformative for Ireland’s place on the world stage. It was in O’Kelly’s time that Ireland became a ‘Republic’, making him the first recognised head-of-state in a way beyond his predecessor, Douglas Hyde. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

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11.35 18 Jun 2023

Hidden Histories: President Sean T. O’Kelly

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11.35 18 Jun 2023

Today, June 18th, marks the anniversary of Sean T. O’Kelly becoming President of Ireland.

In a sense, he was Ireland’s first elected President, time in the Áras being transformative for Ireland’s place on the world stage.

It was in O’Kelly’s time that Ireland became a ‘Republic’, making him the first recognised head-of-state in a way beyond his predecessor, Douglas Hyde.

Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

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