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THE LAST GALLOWGLASS: The Story of Ian MacKenzie Kennedy who died for the Irish Republic, is about a Scottish Gael who was born into a distinguished Scottish family in 1899.

MacKenzie Kennedy came from a long family tradition of service in the British Army, and his father was a major in the Norfolk Regiment. He wore the kilt, played the bagpipes and spoke Gaelic proficiently. A quest for Celtic studies brought him to the West Cork Gaeltacht, where he joined the Cork No.1 Brigade of the Irish Republican Army and took part in the War of Independence.

Known affectionately among his comrades as ‘Scottie,’ he was admired for his intelligence, courage, and idealism. He was killed in action, aged 23, while defending the Republic at the Battle of Douglas in August 1922.

Stephen has been on the trail of Scottie for thirty-four years and this is his story. The event is being jointly hosted by the 1916 Rising Centenary Committee (Scotland) and Glasgow St Patrick’s Festival Committee. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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Host or Publisher 1916 Rising Centenary Committee (Scotland) and Conradh na Gaeilge