Kevin Mullen was aged 7 at time of bombing and living in Sandymount strand. His father worked for Dublin Corporation in Dangerous Building sections, and was involved in the clean-up operation after the bombing. Kevin recalls making his first holy communion the day after the bombing, and visiting his father onsite among the rubble of the North Strand. Kevin also recalls his memories of life during the Emergency including witnessing a dog-fight on Sandymount strand, memories of Star of the Sea school, Christmas time, and rationing.
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Duration: 30:35 mins.
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Project Name: North Strand Oral History Project Phase 2