Some Thoughts on the Truce – 100 Years On
By John Dorney Today, July 11, 2021, marks 100 years since the final day of the Irish War of Independence. A Truce, …
The Black and Tans and Auxiliaries – An Overview
By Seán William Gannon The recent public controversy over the planned state commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) revealed widespread confusion …
A Decade of Commemorations
John Dorney reports on the Decade of Commemoration Conference held by Queen’s University Belfast at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, in June …
Historical Perspective | Croker – much more than just a stadium
Interesting piece in The Irish Times today: The queen might well be interested in the early history of that part of the …
Historical Perspective | The Irish In Australia
Sounds like an interesting exhibition no? Any Irish folks in Australia near the museum should have a look!
Historical Perspective – the first day of the 31st Dail
John Dorney looks at TDs’ evocations of history at the opening of the 31st Dail. The opening of the 31st Dail marked …
Historical Perspective | Irish republican bent-knee episode of 1922 suggests that P.A.’s weakness could have virulent consequences
Fascinating piece by Ed Moloney on Ireland’s ‘bending the knee’ moment which gave rise to the civil war. I think it misses the impact of …