A poem written in support of the campaign to secure pardons for the 300+ British and Irish soldiers who were executed by their own side in the 1914-18 war.  The campaign was subsequently successful in 2006. 

Read more at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4798025.stm

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/books/part-one-the-truth-behind-the-irish-soldiers-shot-at-dawn-28489320.html

Shot At Dawn

Hi  I'm Tony Walsh - Longfella, a Manchester (UK) based poet, writer and artist in education.  In 2011 I was website poet-in-residence for the world renowned Glastonbury Festival from where my work featured on BBC1, BBCRadio2, BBC6Music and in the rock magazine Q. I have been invited to perform everywhere from The British Library to The Palace of Science and Culture in Warsaw, Poland for The British Council.   From the Royal Shakespeare Company 50th anniversary celebrations to festivals, prisons, schools, colleges, universities, conferences and on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral for OccupyLSX. Further info, all links, sales etc via my website at www.longfella.co.uk. Cheers!

Nat Morven-singer/songwriter and multi-instrumental composer and vocalist.

Shot At Dawn

Tony Walsh: Longfella