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Two men executed in 1923 to be commemorated in Waterford today

Two men executed in 1923 to be commemorated in Waterford today
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Two men who were executed in 1923 are to be commemorated in Waterford today.

Wreaths will be laid on Green Street in Waterford to remember Michael Fitzgerald and Patrick O'Reilly.

Known as the 'two boys,' they were executed at Waterford Barracks for illegal arms possession.

Local historian, Dermot Power says this type of thing won't last forever.

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"In the next 100 years, there'll be nothing like this," he said.

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