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This Week in the History of the Irish: May 24 - May 30
| National Library of Ireland A Catholic tied to the triangle flogged by Loyalist militia. This was a frequent occurrence in many Irish towns in the days leading to the '98… |
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Heritage Partner Countess Markievicz: The Only Woman Court Martialed for Her Role in the 1916 Easter Rising
Constance Markievicz was born in 1868 at Buckingham Gate London, the eldest daughter of Sir Henry Gore-Booth, 5th Baronet and Arctic explorer, and Lady Gore–Booth (nee Hill). As an Anglo-Irish landlord and philanthropist, her father was not typical of his type…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: May 17 - May 23
| Gael-Linn photo Young men holding up the Anti-Conscription pledge,. The pledge reads: "Denying the right of the British Government to enforce compulsory service in this country, we pledge ourselves solemnly to one another to resist… |
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Admin 1798: The Year of Liberty
What have you got in your hand?
A green bough.
Where did it first grow?
In America.
Where did it bud?
In France.
Where are you going to plant…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: May 10 - May 16
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This Week in the History of the Irish: May 3 - May 9
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Heritage Partner The Battle of Mount Street Bridge: Easter Rising 1916
The Battle of Mount Street Bridge is a part of the 1916 Easter Rising that is rarely mentioned. Yet this battle is surely one that should have been at the forefront of the Irish history books and a mandatory part of every Irish history syllabus.…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: April 26 - May 2
| Gustavus Conyngham, from an original lithograph by Arthur Szyk, courtesy of the Arthur Szyk Society You can find more of Mr. Szyk's historical lithographs … |
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This Week in Irish History - April 19 - April 25
LUAIN -- On April 20, 1772, William Lawless, revolutionary and officer in Napolean's Irish Legion…
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Heritage Partner Cumann na mBan: Forgotten Heroes of the Easter Rising
Women from all walks of life, all over Ireland, were just as interested in Irish Independence as their male counterparts in the Irish Volunteers, The Citizen Army, and Sinn…
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Quiz -- Easter Rising Leaders: Who am I?
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Admin This Week in Irish History - April 12 - April 18
SATHAIRN -- On April 12, 1816, Charles Gavan Duffy (right) was born in County Monaghan. Self-educated as a journalist, …
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Heritage Partner Eoin MacNeill: The Man Who Tried to Stop the Easter Rising
Eoin MacNeill was born in County Antrim on May 15, 1869, the second-youngest child in a family that consisted of five boys and three girls. His father, Archibald MacNeill, was a baker, sailor, and a merchant. Combining all these skills, he set his family up to live what would be…
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On the Anniversary of García Márquez's Death, a New Book Asks, 'Was Gabo an Irishman?'
My husband is convinced that there is a website called “wiki-paddy-a,” which I use to prove that my beloved homeland, Ireland, has given the world many great things. Like Halloween, for example, or the discovery of America.
That’s…
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Transcript: Interactive Discussion on Ireland's Easter Rising
The following is a transcript of the LIVE members' chat hosted here at TheWildGeese.com on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Some editing has been applied for…
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Heritage Partner The Leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising: Sir Roger Casement
Roger David Case (later known as Sir Roger Casement) was born in Doyle’s Cottage, Lawson Terrace, Sandycove, South Dublin. His father was Captain Roger Casement of The Kings Own Regiment of Dragoons. His mother was Anne Jephson (or Jepson) who came from a Dublin Anglican…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: April 5 - April 11
DOMHNAIGH -- On April 5, 1818, Bernardo O'Higgins
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Heritage Partner Leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising: Joseph Mary Plunkett
Joseph Mary Plunkett (Seosamh Máire Pluincéid) is one of the least known leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. He is perhaps one of a the few people that Seán Mac Diarmada trusted in…
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Heritage Partner Leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising: James Connolly
James Connolly (Séamas Ó Conghaile) is one of the handful of men who share the dubious honour of being placed in the iconic status categories in the Irish history books based on his involvement in the Easter Rising 1916 as well as his role in the Trade Union movement. He was born in Cowgate 1868 to Irish…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: March 22 - March 28
LUAIN -- On March 23, 1862, Irish-born Union General James Shields (left: pictured during the Mexican…
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