'I see them as children with a lot of problems' - how a Dutchman who fought Nazis forgave IRA after 36-day captivity
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'I see them as children with a lot of problems' - how a Dutchman who fought Nazis forgave IRA after 36-day captivity
"Dr Tiede Herrema was kidnapped near his Limerick home fifty years ago this week Fifty years ago this week, Dr Tiede Herrema left his home at Castletroy in the Limerick suburbs to travel to an early-morning meeting. The 54-year-old managing director of Ferenka was travelling to the company's steel-cable manufacturing plant in nearby Annacotty. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news"
"Dr Tiede Herrema was kidnapped near his Limerick home fifty years ago this week Fifty years ago this week, Dr Tiede Herrema left his home at Castletroy in the Limerick suburbs to travel to an early-morning meeting. The 54-year-old managing director of Ferenka was travelling to the company's steel-cable manufacturing plant in nearby Annacotty. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news"
Fifty years ago this week Dr Tiede Herrema was kidnapped near his home in Castletroy in the Limerick suburbs. He left his house early to travel to an early-morning meeting at the company plant. The 54-year-old managing director of Ferenka was travelling to the company's steel-cable manufacturing plant in nearby Annacotty when the abduction occurred. The kidnapping happened as he left home to make the short journey to work. The incident became a significant event in the area and involved both the company and local authorities.
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