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The Padre

The True Story of the Irish Priest Who Armed the IRA with Gaddafi's Money

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By: Jennifer O'Leary
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Today, Tipperary-born priest Patrick Ryan cuts a modest but strong figure, to the layperson. A man of God who has been entrusted with the confessions of hundreds of earnest parishioners. But in fact his story is dark, dramatic, and pivotal to Irish history, on both sides of the border.

In The Padre, award-winning investigative journalist Jennifer O'Leary exposes the paramilitary exploits of notorious former Catholic priest and active IRA supporter Patrick Ryan–exposing details which have, outside of his very guarded circles, been unknown until now.

Drawing on highly sensitive information, divulged by Ryan during exclusive secret meetings with the author, The Padre lifts the lid on the true extent of the priest's involvement with the IRA: from being the link between the organisation and the Gaddafi regime, to Ryan's connection to the failed assassination attempt on Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet.

The Padre tells the truly remarkably story of this man of the cloth, and his lifelong struggle with what he, in his heart, believes to be right and wrong.

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FR Ryan was clearly a man with deep regard for his nationalist heritage. While lots of individual actions in these wars for independence are certainly unfortunate and regrettable it is clear hat they are necessary. As Ireland is poised regaining its independence Fr Ryan’s actions are among the reasons for it.

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