DocArchive (1976): The Staunchest Priest - a podcast by RTÉ Documentary on One

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Fr. Michael O’Flanagan was born in 1876 in Roscommon. Known as 'The Republican Priest', he was president of Sinn Féin from 1933-35 but was expelled from the party for participating in a Radio Éireann (2RN) broadcast in 1936. This documentary looks at the political and personal history of the renowned Catholic priest. (First Broadcast 1976)