The long awaited documentary on Donal Cam O’Sullivan Beare’s march from West Cork to Leitrim in 1603, in which 1,000 civilians fled oppression by both the English and their own countrymen, was aired on RTÉ yesterday evening (July 14th). Titled Great Irish Journeys: Beara O’Sullivan & the March into Oblivion (Season 1 Episode 2). Eily Buckley and Seán Radley spoke on the marchers Battle in Kilmeedy with the McCarthy clan, and their trip through Millstreet. Footage from Beallagh na Mná (the pass at the back of Clara), Kilmeedy Castle, Drishane Cemetery, and the Boeing were shown on the programme.
It can now be seen on the RTÉ Player with the Millstreet footage from 12:40 to 19:00. Below are screen-grabs of local interest (click the images to see full size):
