Michael Flatley visits Mullaghmore on 47th anniversary of Mountbatten explosion

Michael Flatley visits Mullaghmore on 47th anniversary of Mountbatten explosion

Author: OceanFM Ireland August 25, 2026 Duration: 5:57

Michael Flatley paid a private visit to Classiebawn Castle in Mullaghmore yesterday to mark the 47th anniversary of the IRA bombing there which killed 4 people including Lord Mountbatten. Flatley was part of a music session in the Castle before flying in his helicopter over the scene of the explosion. Local resident John Barry was in his company

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