Sep 20
“…some practical demonstration of the nations gratitude to one who took a risk in its hour of need.” On Sunday the 23rd October 1938, at a less than full Croke Park, the crowd saw a tightly fought replay between Galway and Kerry in the All Ireland Football Final. With minutes to go and trailing …
Sep 14
Together in Arms Kathleen Lynn’s relationship with Madeleine ffrench-Mullen by Carmel E. Darcy Why are the names of Dr. Kathleen Lynn and Madeleine ffrench-Mullen inseparably linked? Using mainly the diaries of Kathleen Lynn, I will examine the thirty-year relationship between Kathleen and Madeleine in this paper. What was the nature of their relationship, and if …
Sep 14
Celebrating Recovery from Drug Addiction A conference, comedy night and awards presentation are among the highlights of International Recovery Month 2015 organised by Soilse, the HSE drug rehabilitation programme based in Dublin’s north inner city. Celebrated around the world each September, International Recovery Month shows that people with drug addiction problems can and do recover from …
Sep 06
“A very busy evening…not home until very late.” On Thursday evening, the 8th June 1916, word spread among dockside workers that a very special republican prisoner was about to be deported. As the prisoner arrived on the quays a great cheer went up from the gathering crowd. The prisoner in question was Doctor Kathleen …
Sep 05
All are welcome to come along and join in with this important event . Commemorate one of our countries almost forgotten heroes , raise some money for a good cause and enjoy a day in the beautiful Wicklow country-side. Fundraising at last years History festival , in conjunction with Cycle Against Suicide , raised a …
