Review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) by Cathal B — 30 Apr 2008

1 that every irish person sud c...jst wha our 4fathers went throught 4 our freedom.

This review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) was written by Cathal B on 30 Apr 2008.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley has generally received very positive reviews.

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