Last Statement of Séan Mac Diarmada
Statement written in Kilmainham, 12 May, 1916 (executed 12 May, 1916) Kilmainham Prison 12 May, 1916 3.30 a.m. I, Séan Mac Diarmada, before paying the penatly of death for my love of Ireland, and abhorrence of her slavery, desire to make known to all my fellow-countrymen that I die, as I have lived, bearing no malice to any man, and in perfect peace with Almighty God. The principles for which I give my life are so sacred that I now walk to my death in the most calm and collected manner. I meet death for Ireland's cause as I have worked for the same cause all my life. I have asked the Rev. E. McCarthy who has prepared me to meet my God and who has given me the courage to face the ordeal I am about to undergo, to convey this message to my fellow-countrymen. God Save Ireland. SÉAN MAC DIARMADA.
Statement written in Kilmainham, 12 May, 1916 (executed 12 May, 1916) Kilmainham Prison 12 May, 1916 3.30 a.m. I, Séan Mac Diarmada, before paying the penatly of death for my love of Ireland, and abhorrence of her slavery, desire to make known to all my fellow-countrymen that I die, as I have lived, bearing no malice to any man, and in perfect peace with Almighty God. The principles for which I give my life are so sacred that I now walk to my death in the most calm and collected manner. I meet death for Ireland's cause as I have worked for the same cause all my life. I have asked the Rev. E. McCarthy who has prepared me to meet my God and who has given me the courage to face the ordeal I am about to undergo, to convey this message to my fellow-countrymen. God Save Ireland. SÉAN MAC DIARMADA.