‘The Secret Army’ Film – In Case You Missed It….

10 responses to “‘The Secret Army’ Film – In Case You Missed It….”

1. charlesfitzgerald | April 26, 2024 at 6:33 pm | Reply

   Noted!

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2. Liam O'Rourke | April 27, 2024 at 6:35 am | Reply

   I think it is worth reminding people that there was a kind of book equivalent of this documentary at the time The Secret Army had been produced. Photo journalist P Michael O’Sullivan took part in IRA operations in Belfast, Derry and the country side and took photographs of these in a 1972 book entitled Patriot Graves: Resistance in Ireland. This book contains the only published interview with Ivor Bell that exists.

   • The Broken Elbow | April 27, 2024 at 8:16 am | Reply

     The photos were great and I used some of them for my ‘secret history’ book. By this point Michael had ended his photo career after he was badly injured in a car crash….

   • The Broken Elbow | April 28, 2024 at 7:45 am | Reply

     Thanks for this Liam. His photos were great and i was happy to be able to use them in the Secret History book……

3. Liam O'Rourke | April 27, 2024 at 9:51 am | Reply

   Hi, It was actually a motorbike crash. His last few years look horrendous. Check this:

   “

   In 1982 O’Sullivan crashed his motorcycle in a near fatal accident. He endured many months of hospitalization, therapy, and rehabilitation. Shortly after the accident a group of loving and compassionate friends held several benefits to help cover O’Sullivan’s medical expenses. For over 20 years these friends contributed to a trust fund to assist Michael in an independent living situation. Walking with a cane, wearing his black eye patch, pony tail, and a black beret, O’Sullivan was a familiar figure on the streets of Old Town and the near north side as he took his daily walks for lunch or dinner in one of the neighborhood restaurants. Although no longer able to work at his career he never left home without his camera around his neck. He greeted friends with a smile, a raised fist, and a hearty “Boy, Boy”.

   In his 23 year struggle to overcome his many disabilities Michael taught us so much about love, perseverance, courage, and compassion. For those of us who loved him he was our hero.”

   https://theblanket.ulib.iupui.edu/pmosobit.html

   • The Broken Elbow | April 27, 2024 at 11:12 am | Reply

     i didn’t realise it was a bike accident…….

   • The Broken Elbow | April 27, 2024 at 12:40 pm | Reply

     his book of photos was called ‘patriot graves’ and I knew he had been disabled in a vehicular accident but not that his injuries were so bad. his photos were among the best pics of the Troubles…..no doubt of that

4. Tim Rouse | April 29, 2024 at 7:38 am | Reply

   Interesting to see Tomas Mac Giolla criticising the Provisional IRA campaign, without being named or described ! Could anyone give the name of the Provisional father figure instructing the lads about the “moral character” necessary in a Volunteer?

   • The Broken Elbow | April 30, 2024 at 10:36 pm | Reply

     Scap?

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