Ep 7. Patrick Pearse

Patick Peasre si to many the embodiment of the 1916 Easter rising. But how did this man, a barrister, poet, teacher, public speaker and writer get such exalted status. As president fo the Provisional Government Pearse signed the surrender documents at the end of Easter week and was the first if the signatories to be executed on the morning of May 3rd 1916.