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The death of Thomas Ashe and its impact 100 years on

The death of Thomas Ashe and its impact 100 years on

by Kerry 1916 Book | Sep 22, 2017 | Uncategorized

Thomas Ashe was born in Kinard in Lispole in 1885 and became a teacher in north County Dublin. He came to prominence in his area as a musician and was a member of the Black Raven Pipe Band. He was immersed in cultural organisations such as the GAA and the Gaelic...
Pearse did not visit Kerry three times before Rising for the scenery

Pearse did not visit Kerry three times before Rising for the scenery

by Kerry 1916 Book | Apr 19, 2017 | Uncategorized

FOREWORD to KERRY 1916: HISTORIES AND LEGACIES OF THE EASTER RISING – A CENTENARY RECORD by PROFESSOR JJ LEE   Perhaps the most striking thing we have learned in these last few years of greatly intensified research on the 1916 Easter Rising is how much we...

REVEALED: The fifth Kerry man to die during the Easter Rising

by Kerry 1916 Book | Nov 15, 2016 | Uncategorized

Duagh native and UCD historian Dr Mary McAuliffe will give a talk at 8pm on Thursday, November 24th in Duagh national school hall on Robert Dillon, from Lyreacrompane, who has now become known as the ‘Fifth Kerryman’ killed during the Easter Rising. Dr...

Timeline of events in Kerry during Easter Week

by Kerry 1916 Book | Nov 4, 2016 | Uncategorized

20 April (Holy Thursday) The Aud arrives in Tralee Bay just before 3pm and ahead of schedule. As local Volunteers don’t expect the Aud until Easter Sunday, no signal is given to Captain Spindler from shore. An IRB team planning to seize wireless radio equipment from...

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  • The death of Thomas Ashe and its impact 100 years on September 22, 2017
  • Pearse did not visit Kerry three times before Rising for the scenery April 19, 2017
  • REVEALED: The fifth Kerry man to die during the Easter Rising November 15, 2016
  • Timeline of events in Kerry during Easter Week November 4, 2016
  • ‘I feel like going away to cry’: Kerry TD played key role in 1916 October 16, 2016
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