The Queen V Patrick O'Donnell, a feature docu-drama which features Gaoth Dobhair actors Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde and Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh will be shown on TG4 at 9.30pm, this evening, Wendesday March 16.
Produced by ROSG The Queen v Patrick O’Donnell reveals on screen for the first time the true story behind one of the most compelling murder plots in Irish history, a thrilling tale of violence, courtroom drama, romance and political intrigue.
Containing evidence from British Home Office files kept secret for 100 years, it reveals shocking new information about the fate of the quiet-spoken Donegal man who killed the infamous informer James Carey on board a ship off the coast of South Africa in 1883.
The main characters in the feature docu-drama are portrayed by critically acclaimed actors; Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, Stephen Jones, Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh and Sophie Campbell. Directed by Tomás Seoighe, produced by Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, Eilís Ní Cheallaigh and Seán Ó Cuirreáin for ROSG, with funding from TG4, Screen Ireland and The BAI.
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