Father Eion O'Donnell is unequivocal in his belief that violence must be used to force Britain out of Ireland in order to achieve independence. Antaine, a young impressionable lad, is persuaded to fight in the 1916 Rising by his influence. Almost fifty years later, Antaine returns to Derry as an accomplished firearms instructor and instructor. Eoin is thrown back to the events that led to his breakdown in 1916 as a result of this appearance. Antaine's evil effect on an Altar boy, Feidhlim, is a resounding echo of Eoin's influence on young Antaine.
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Father Eion O'Donnell is unequivocal in his belief that violence must be used to force Britain out of Ireland in order to achieve independence. Antaine, a young impressionable lad, is persuaded to fight in the 1916 Rising by his influence. Almost fifty years later, Antaine returns to Derry as an accomplished firearms instructor and instructor. Eoin is thrown back to the events that led to his breakdown in 1916 as a result of this appearance. Antaine's evil effect on an Altar boy, Feidhlim, is a resounding echo of Eoin's influence on young Antaine.
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