The Mám Trasna Murders
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
The Mám Trasna Murders
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 4, 2018
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie, Crime, Documentary
Original Title
Murdair Mhám Trasna
Production Companies
TG4
Director
Colm Bairéad
Description
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.
