A fascinating piece of local and family memorabilia , with real historical significance . Signed “Yours , fighting and hoping , James Connolly” . The back of the photograph is really important , as it notes , “From J. Connolly , to C.Caffrey , March 25th , 1916″. This was of course just one month before the …
Tag Archive: St Stephens Green 1916
Apr 25
“HE WAS BURIED FROM STEPHENS GREEN” – The life and death of James Corcoran – North Dock resident, trade unionist and Citizen Army volunteer.
The 25th of April 1916 was the second day of the Easter Rising. After the surprise and confusion of Mondays events the British forces had taking stock and were preparing their response. For the rebel garrison at Stephens Green this response would be deadly. In the early hours of the morning the Green was raked …