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The Wild Geese's Blog – October 2017 Archive (5)
This Week in the History of the Irish: October 29 - November 4
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Death of WG Founding Member and Producer Maryann Tracy Leaves Us Bereft
We are indeed saddened to announce that Maryann Tracy, a founding member of TheWildGeese.irish and one of our earliest staff members, died September 6 in Syracuse at the age of 63. Maryann began her tenure with us in February 2012 as part of the small team that helped us transition from TheWildGeese.com,…
Added by The Wild Geese on October 24, 2017 at 10:00am — 5 Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: October 22 - October 28
LUAIN -- On October 23, 1641, implementing a plan by Rory O'More and led by Phelim O'Neill (left), the Irish rose up against the English. Their plan had called for the seizing of Dublin Castle on the 23rd along with a general uprising in the countryside, but the…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: October 15 - October 21
DOMHNAIGH -- On Oct. 15, 1763, Lord Edward Fitzgerald, military leader of the United Irishmen, was born in Carton House, Co. Kildare. Like Wolfe Tone and Emmet, Lord Edward was from a prominent family. His father was the 1st…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: October 8 - October 14
DOMHNAIGH -- On October 8, 1862, Irish-born Confederate General Patrick Cleburne commanded a brigade at the battle of Perryville, Kentucky. Cleburne's brigade was part of the army of General Braxton Bragg.…
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