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17 Martyrs of Ireland
17 Martyrs of Ireland

Irish Martyrs

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20-Jun

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The Irish Martyrs, also known as the 17 Martyrs of Ireland, are a group of individuals who were executed for their Catholic faith during the religious persecution in Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries. These brave men and women stood firm in their devotion to their Catholic beliefs, despite the oppressive laws and hostility towards Catholicism during this time.


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