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Patrick Doyle (1892–1921), convicted of treason and executed following his participation in a failed ambush at Drumcondra on January 21, 1921. [1] Edward Dorins Killed at Battle of Custom House, 25/05/1921. Shot outside the building in Beresford Place while attacking an approaching tender full of Auxiliaries. Eamonn Duggan
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 February 2025. Irish Provisional IRA member (1954–1981) Bobby Sands MP Roibeárd Ó Seachnasaigh Sands in Long Kesh, 1973 (aged 18–19) Member of Parliament for Fermanagh and South Tyrone In office 9 April 1981 – 5 May 1981 Preceded by Frank Maguire Succeeded by Owen Carron Personal details Born ...
Clarke replied, "Send his body home at once." Clarke and Thomas MacDonagh began planning a large funeral as a demonstration of support for Irish independence. [2] Clarke chose Patrick Pearse, a barrister and schoolteacher who was known as the foremost orator of the time, to give the graveside oration. At that time republican leaders were ...
In 2000 Price gave the funeral oration for Joseph O'Connor, a member of the Real IRA. [11] As of 2003 she was a member of the 32 County Sovereignty Movement and worked for a prisoners' welfare organisation. [12] Interviewed in The Guardian in 2003 she expressed no regrets for her past actions and her continued support for armed struggle. [12]
In July 1997, the Provisional IRA called a ceasefire. On 10 October 1997, a Provisional IRA General Army Convention was held in Falcarragh, County Donegal.At the convention, Provisional IRA Quartermaster General Michael McKevitt—also a member of the 12-person Provisional IRA Executive—denounced the leadership and called for an end to the group's ceasefire and to its participation in the ...
Peter McKevitt (1900–1976) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, author and sociologist. He served as Chair of Catholic Sociology and Catholic Action in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth , holding the position from 1937 to 1953.
The author's parents in their early 20s, before they married, circa 1953 Courtesy John Mawdsley
The Mac Brádaigh funeral was making its way along the Andersonstown Road towards Milltown Cemetery when the corporals' car appeared from the opposite direction. The car was driven straight towards the front of the funeral, which was headed by several black taxis. It was driven past a Sinn Féin steward who had signalled the driver to turn.