14 - Television documentary: Nation Builders – Seán Lester

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Television documentary: Nation Builders – Seán Lester

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Part of a three-part historical documentary series on prominent Irish public servants by Esras Films. Documentary tells the story of Lester's life with contributions from his three daughters: Ann Gorski, Dorothy Mary Gageby and Patricia Kilroy. Documentary also features footage of Lester's diaries and the metal case they were stored in during the Second World War. Series produced by RTÉ and ESB. Documentary written and presented by John Bowman, directed by Neal Boyle, and produced by Peter Kelly.

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(1888-1959)

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