The last commandant-general of 1916? Sean McLoughlin’s Easter Rising
By John Gibney Was Sean McLoughlin the most senior surviving commandant of the Easter Rising? Given that independent Ireland was governed for …
The Man Who Saved Howth – sea mine defused in 1946
By Terence O’Reilly In the cold pre-dawn hours of the 12th March 1946, the village of Dalkey was suddenly rocked by …
Gloved sparring on the big stage: touring exhibitions of boxing in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Ireland.
In devotion to that durable fighter, that faithful companion, Jack Ashton. By Ray Esten A vibrant boxing scene existed in Ireland in …
Fight for a Pension; John O’Sullivan’s fight for recognition
By Martin Harkin Martyrdom is held most dearly in Irish Republicanism. From Wolfe Tone to Bobby Sands, hundreds if not thousands of …
‘A Hard Bargain’ An Analysis of the Social and Economic Background of Kerry in the Early Twentieth Century
Life and work in County Kerry, 100 years ago. By Kieran McNulty Sunday was “hiring–day” for the farmers and farm labourers gathered outside …
A Stroll Through Rebel Cork
By Dara Burke. Dara runs a Cork city walking tour in his spare time Picture the scene. Groups of armed men stalking Cork …
Perceptions of Richard J. Daley: Ireland and Irish America
By Ray Esten Richard J. Daley (1902-1976), the long-time mayor Chicago, was variously described in Ireland as a proud representative of the …