The Ancient Guild of Incorporated Brick and Stone Layers: from medieval times to Irish independence
By John Dorney One of the oldest, if not the oldest trade unions in Ireland is the bricklayers’ trade union the Ancient …
Wikipedia, the Black and Tans, and the ‘R.I.C. Special Reserve’
By David Leeson Who were the Black and Tans? According to Wikipedia: ‘The Black and Tans (Irish: Dúchrónaigh) were constables recruited into the Royal Irish Constabulary (R.I.C.) as …
Podcast: Talk on the Dail Courts
Talk originally given online by John Dorney for South Dublin County Library on November 4 2021. Followd by Question and Answer Session …
Podcast: Commemorating the Irish Civil War 100 Years on
With John Dorney and Cathal Brennan, in association with the Irish History Show. We discuss: How the Irish Civil War is being …