President Higgins posthumously pardons two men executed after murder convictions in 1883
An expert report found that there was no direct evidence against Sylvester Poff and James Barrett.
30 Oct 16:40 · TheJournal.ie
President officially pardons two men executed in 1883
President Michael D Higgins has officially pardoned two men convicted of murder more than 140 years ago.
30 Oct 00:00 · RTE.ie
President Higgins pardons two men of murder 140 years after their executions
Sylvester Poff and James Barrett were hanged in Tralee Gaol in Co Kerry in 1883
30 Oct 16:48 · BreakingNews.ie
President Higgins formally pardons two men wrongfully convicted of murder 142 years ago
This is just the fourth and fifth time that a posthumous presidential pardon has been awarded
30 Oct 17:36 · Irish Mirror
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