The Fenians: An Overview
On the 150th anniversary of the Fenian Rebellion of 1867, John Dorney gives an overview of the Fenian movement. The word ‘Fenian’ …
Today in Irish History, August 3 1916, Roger Casement is Executed
A short article on Roger Casement. Executed today 100 years ago. By John Dorney Roger Casement, hanged on August 3, 1916 was …
Opinion: What kind of future did the Men of 1916 dream of?
By John Dorney For 100 years now in Ireland, when we are facing some national crossroads, someone will inevitably invoke the ‘men …
Cabra in 1916
John Dorney on the Launch of ‘Our Rising’ Cabra in 1916′ by Brian Hanley and Donal Fallon. November 7th 2015 at Christ …
‘Glorious Madness’ – The Life and Death of Michael O’Rahilly
By John Dorney Friday April, 29 1916. The General Post Office in Dublin, occupied on the Monday as the headquarters of …
Book review: The Howth Gun-Running and the Kilcoole Gun-Running: Recollections and Documents
The Howth Gun-Running and the Kilcoole Gun-Running: Recollections and Documents Edited by F.X Martin, (Dublin, Merrion Press, 2014). E17.95. Reviewer: Gerard Madden …
Book Review: The Irish Volunteers 1913-1915: Recollections and Documents
The Irish Volunteers 1913-1915: Recollections and Documents Edited by F.X. Martin, O.S.A., 1963 Original Foreward by Éamon De Valera, 1963 New Foreward …