Mothers Day
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On the day before Mothers Day 1993 Colin and Wendy Parrys lives are torn apart when their youngest son Tim is killed in a terrorist attack by the IRA in Warringtons town centre The attack shocks ordinary people on both sides of the Irish Sea Sue McHugh an unassuming and normally shy Dublin housewife is deeply affected by the tragedy Spurred into action by the events in Warrington and the hope that she can make a difference Sue urges people across Ireland to demonstrate that the killings on all sides must stop But has Sue underestimated the challenge of brokering peace in a community that has known only conflict As the grieving Parrys search desperately for answers to their sons senseless killing they form an alliance with Sue her husband Arthur and her Peace 93 movement travelling to Dublin in a bid to bring about peace and ensure Tims enduring legacy is one of hope and tolerance Based on real events
