# war-of-independence - Wednesday 19 February, 2020
# War Of Independence
# War Of Independence
The Monaghan War of Independence files include more than 500 pages of first-hand accounts from Monaghan IRA veterans
# war-of-independence - Monday 6 January, 2020
# 1920
# 1920
The controversy around the RIC commemoration is entirely understandable, but it’s not that simple, writes Dr Mary McAuliffe.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 5 January, 2020
# Cathal Crowe
# Cathal Crowe
The government recently said it will commemorate those who served in the force prior to Irish independence.
# war-of-independence - Friday 3 January, 2020
# Decade Of Centenaries
# Decade Of Centenaries
The government has said we are entering the “most challenging and sensitive period” of marking the centenary of past events.
# war-of-independence - Thursday 26 December, 2019
# Commemorations
# Commemorations
The government hasn’t yet finalised the State programme for 1920 commemorative events.
# war-of-independence - Saturday 23 February, 2019
# Military Archives
# Military Archives
The Brigade Activity Files are the latest release by the Military Service Pensions Collection.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 20 January, 2019
# 100 Years
# 100 Years
The Soloheadbeg Ambush is widely seen as the event which sparked the War of Independence .
# war-of-independence - Sunday 13 January, 2019
# War Of Independence
# War Of Independence
It’s widely seen as the event which sparked the War of Independence .
# war-of-independence - Monday 7 January, 2019
# Historical Drama
# Historical Drama
It’s loosely based on the incredible story of Cork spies Florence and Josephine O’Donoghue.
# war-of-independence - Friday 28 December, 2018
# War Of Independence
# War Of Independence
Did you have a family member who fought in the Civil War or War of Independence ?
# war-of-independence - Monday 14 May, 2018
# War Of Independence
# War Of Independence
Private George Duff Chalmers, who was 18 when he died, will be reburied in Dublin.
# war-of-independence - Wednesday 14 March, 2018
# Frank Flood
# Frank Flood
19-year-old Frank Flood was the head of an IRA unit that ambushed an RIC lorry in January 1921.
# war-of-independence - Tuesday 24 October, 2017
# Civil War
# Civil War
The new documents also reveal his involvement in the Civil War on the Anti-Treaty side.
# war-of-independence - Saturday 19 August, 2017
# Hidden History
# Hidden History
Russell was an IRA chief of staff who died on a German u-boat in 1940.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 19 March, 2017
# Easter Rising
# Easter Rising
A new exhibition explores the role Custom House played while Ireland fought for independence.
# war-of-independence - Thursday 16 February, 2017
# Wake Up Call
# Wake Up Call
Mills 36 hand grenades were regularly used throughout the War of Independence of 1919 to 1921.
# war-of-independence - Monday 26 December, 2016
# An Fhuil Agus Bindealán
From The42
# An Fhuil Agus Bindealán
‘An Fhuil agus Bindealán’ airs on TG4 this evening, as former Cork player and manager Donal O’Grady goes on a journey through history to uncover the origins of the famous shirt.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 20 December, 2015
# 1916
# 1916
Sheila and Nora Wallace were of “tremendous value” in the fight for Irish independence.
# war-of-independence - Tuesday 6 January, 2015
# National Treasure
# National Treasure
The capsule from Samuel Adams is believed to contain old coins and documents.
# war-of-independence - Saturday 29 November, 2014
# Life In Frongach
# Life In Frongach
Patrick Brennan’s journal will be on display in Clare Museum.
# war-of-independence - Friday 31 October, 2014
# Hidden History
# Hidden History
An archaeologist in Sligo has identified 35 used to hide people and ammunitions and needs your help to find more.
# war-of-independence - Friday 15 August, 2014
# Trim
# Trim
The device was made safe by the Defence Forces late last night.
# war-of-independence - Saturday 17 May, 2014
# Treasure Hunt
# Treasure Hunt
The cemetery is running a free Antiques Roadshow style event this weekend.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 20 April, 2014
# Ireland Remembers
# Ireland Remembers
A wreath was laid outside the steps of the GPO with the Proclamation of the Republic also read out.
# war-of-independence - Saturday 19 April, 2014
# war-of-independence - Friday 7 March, 2014
# Bidding War
# Bidding War
Dyed-in-the-wool Fine Gael members take note.
# war-of-independence - Wednesday 11 December, 2013
# Irish Volunteers
# Irish Volunteers
To mark the centenary of the Irish Volunteers a new exhibition at Glasnevin Cemetery also sheds light on some of those who took part in the Irish revolution.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 21 July, 2013
# Grenade
# Grenade
A number of homes were evacuated in Drumcondra as the device was made safe.
# war-of-independence - Saturday 16 March, 2013
# Hidden History
# Hidden History
Historian and archaeologists attempt to uncover secret history of over 180 civilians by the ‘old’ IRA between 1919 and 1923 in TV3 two-part doc.
# war-of-independence - Thursday 29 November, 2012
# The Hague
# The Hague
The former prime minister Ramush Haradinaj had been accused of murder and torture during the Kosovo war – but has been found not guilty.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 4 November, 2012
# History
# History
Visitations of the Virgin Mary to a teenage boy and ‘bleeding’ statues in Templemore, Co Tipperary seized the country – even causing Michael Collins to get involved in the mysterious case.
# war-of-independence - Friday 5 October, 2012
# History
# History
The exhibition includes uniforms, weaponry, photographs, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia from the time.
# war-of-independence - Monday 17 September, 2012
# Ranelagh
# Ranelagh
The badly-corroded grenade was found in a garden in Ranelagh by a resident doing some excavation work.
# war-of-independence - Sunday 1 July, 2012
# Read Me
# Read Me
Raiding the British barracks, and the brutal killing of prisoners – men recall fighting in the wars that shaped Ireland.
# war-of-independence - Wednesday 16 May, 2012
# Anglo Irish Treaty
# Anglo Irish Treaty
Communications between Michael Collins, Eamon de Valera and others involved in the negotiations are now available on Kindle and iPad.
# war-of-independence - Monday 16 April, 2012
# Big Fella
# Big Fella
The man who led the United States to independence trumps the Corkonian rebel leader in a poll of British academics.
# 9 At 9
# 9 At 9
Nine things to know this morning…
# war-of-independence - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
# Big Fella
# Big Fella
Online poll puts War of Independence revolutionary ahead of Rommel, Napoleon and George Washington in ‘Britain’s Greatest Foes’ list… but behind the founder of modern Turkey.
# war-of-independence - Friday 16 March, 2012
# Oops
From The Daily Edge
# Oops
The sportswear manufacturer admits the ‘Black and Tan’ name was “insensitive”, but says it was “unofficially added by some”.
# war-of-independence - Tuesday 3 January, 2012
# History
# History
You’ll soon be able to find out when witness statements are released online – including audio files made in the 1940s.
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