1913. James Larkin is preaching the divine mission of discontent to the poor and wretched of Dublin city just as plans are being set in motion that will rock the very foundations of the British Empire and lead to rebellion and eventual freedom of the country of Ireland.1923. Mike McTigue an expat journeyman boxer at the end of his career returns home to Ireland to fight for a world title many say he has no hope of winning. But instead of finding its citizens enjoying the fruit of victory he discovers only a country still lost in bloody conflict.