The Dublin Brigade IRA 1917-1921
The evolution of the Irish Volunteers in Dublin during the Irish War of Independence. By John Dorney. After the Easter Rising 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 …
The Irish Story’s Top Posts of 2015
Happy New Year to all our readers and contributors! In 2015 we had 500,000 views and 290,000 visitors. Our now annual review …
Twenty Sixteen –Commemorating the Rising – What does it all Mean?
John Dorney on the meaning of the Easter Rising centenary. In 2016, Ireland will mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. …
“Deceived as hereafter to the destruction of both” – Stories from the 1641 Rebellion
John Dorney looks at rival Catholic accounts of the 1641 rebellion. The Irish insurrection of 1641-42 began with an abortive plot by …
Cabra in 1916
John Dorney on the Launch of ‘Our Rising’ Cabra in 1916′ by Brian Hanley and Donal Fallon. November 7th 2015 at Christ …
The Burning of the Big Houses Revisited 1920-23
By John Dorney The very name ‘Big House’ has a certain resonance in Irish historical memory. The Big House was the citadel …