Commemorating the Easter Rising Part I, 1917-1936
How was the insurrection of 1916 commemorated? The first part of a two part article by John Dorney The Easter Rising of …
Book Review: Courage Boys, We Are Winning – An Illustrated History of the 1916 Rising
By Michael Barry. Published by Andulus Press, Dublin. 2015 Reviewer: Patricia Curtin Kelly Very few contemporary artists depicted events that occurred around …
Today in Irish History – The First Dáil meets and the Soloheadbeg Ambush – 21 January 1919
The declaration of the Irish Republic and first day of the War of Independence. By John Dorney On January 21st 1919, the First …
The assassination of Sergeant James King
The Clareman who led a British ‘murder gang’ in Roscommon. By Padraig Og O Ruairc. On the morning of the 11th of …
The People’s College remembers 1916
The Irish Story in association with the People’s College is proud to present a series of 8 historical lectures focusing on the …
Margaret Wolfe Hungerford
Portrait of a 19th century Irish woman novelist. By Maeve O’Sullivan As a young woman, who has a keen and passionate interest in …
Book Review: Harry Clarke’s War – Illustrations for Ireland’s Memorial Records 1914-1918
By Marguerite Helmers, Published by Irish Academic Press, 2016. Reviewer: Patricia Curtin Kelly Harry Clarke (1889-1931) is best known for his magnificent stained …