Opinion: Did the Easter Rising kill Home Rule?
By John Dorney It is often argued that the Easter Rising of 1916 killed the compromise settlement of Home Rule, derailed political …
Today in Irish History – The First Dáil meets and the Soloheadbeg Ambush – 21 January 1919
The declaration of the Irish Republic and first day of the War of Independence. By John Dorney On January 21st 1919, the First …
The All-for-Ireland League 1909-1918
Many familiar with Irish history of this period are more than aware of the centrality of the Home Rule Party, as Conor …
Today In Irish History 26 August, 1920 – Drumquin: The First Daylight Arms Raid In The Irish War Of Independence
In this article, Liam O Duibhir, author of The Donegal Awakening, gives an account of the first ever daylight arms raid of …