EP33: He Was My Daddy

<p>Often, we view revolutionary figures from the point of view of what they achieved, or what they tried to achieve.</p><p>We read their quotes, peruse their battles and reminisce over their speeches.</p><p>Often we forget that they did not just exist in the public world.</p><p>To raise those who required revolution was not their only role in life.</p><p>We often fail to recognise that aside from how we knew them, there as another side to them.</p><p>A side where they were not known as the creators of a new world but rather as a father, or mother, a brother or sister, a friend or colleague.</p><p>Known as ordinary people who just happened to do extra ordinary things.</p><p>If ye knew what they were like behind closed doors, would or view of them differ?</p><p>Would we be more sympathetic to their battles outside the home?</p><p>Would we view them as people rather than statues awaiting erection?</p><p>It’s the life of a man born in Cowgate, Edinburgh, which answers these questions for us.</p><p>This is his story, as told by his daughter Nora.</p><p>Today's music was written, performed and produced by Ryhan O'Halloran.</p><p>Nora's words were read by Ann Long.</p><p>The story was researched and scripted by Oran.</p><p>You can support this podcast by buying us a coffee at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/wetheirish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/wetheirish</a></p><p>We the Irish is an Ireland Loves production.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>