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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the execution of Volunteers John Phelan and John Murphy from Kilkenny in the Detention Barracks Yard at Stephens Barracks
The film set during the Irish Civil War in 1922, explored the true story of John Murphy and John Phelan who were both executed on December 29, 1922 in Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny. Shot on what Kevin refers to as a ‘super-micro budget’ it was part of Kilkenny County Council’s Decade of Centenaries Programme 2022, supported by the Commemorations Unit of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media.
Some of the film was shot in the very location where the two men were imprisoned and the exact yard where the executions took place. This adds a poignant authenticity to the film and shooting there had a profound effect on the cast and crew.
Kevin recalls: “A big part of the film was the location, actually shooting in the barracks. It was spooky - it was very emotional. We felt we had to be incredibly respectful to the people that had walked those corridors.”
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