The British put a £1,000 price on Breen’s head, which was later raised to £10,000
In Irish, it is called Lá Fhéile Stiofáin or Lá an Dreoilín
In return for their services, the learned classes usually held their lands free of taxes. However, they had obligations to provide food and hospitality on certain occasions.
‘Irish priest who resisted Chinese communists’
A summer school is held in his honour every year in his hometown at the beginning of July and is highly regarded amongst traditional musicians.
Accounts were so horrific that many thought they were exaggerated
102 years ago
Gifford becomes interested in the Catholic faith which leads to a deepening relationship between herself and Plunkett.
She was Police Ombudsman from 1999 to 2007.
Finnian’s gift for teaching and his absolute dedication to the ascetic ideal.
Over five acres of the city were destroyed and an estimated £3 million (1920 worth) of damage was done
Centenary