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In part, this tension may stem from the concern, as Finn puts it, that history “framed for international audiences” might “flatten the nuances of lived experience” — a concern that Petticrew, who plays IRA member Dolours Price, at first shared.

Like many across Ireland, Murray regards the series’ repeated disclaimer — about now-retired Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams denying he has ever been an IRA member, despite being depicted in the series as a leader of the organization — with an arched brow.

Glenn Patterson, a Belfast writer, novelist and filmmaker whose work is informed by the Troubles, agreed about the words’ dark humor: “Gerry Adams has always denied that he has been a member of the IRA. Nobody believes that, so to see that caption drew smiles.”

Those of us lucky enough not to need the money can donate it directly from an IRA to the nonprofits of our choice.

The IRA tried to kill Sir Kenneth at his home in Crawfordsburn, near Bangor, in 1988.