1916 Rising, 1916-1966 Rising Survivors Medal
admin | May 24, 2010
Here we have a nice example of the Irish 1916 Rising Survivors medal, nicely stamped. This is from Jerry McCarthy’s collection. Thanks for the pics, Jerry.
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Irish Volunteers Cap Cork connection
admin | May 24, 2010
A friend and collector has supplied us with photographs of a Cork Volunteers cap,very nice quality and condition. Many thanks to Daniel Hulin.
IRA Dromkeen ambush 1921
admin | May 24, 2010
The Dromkeen Ambush took place on 3 February 1921, during the Irish War of Independence at Dromkeen in County Limerick. The Irish Republican Army ambushed a Royal Irish Constabulary patrol, killing 11 policemen. The ambush was carried out by the flying columns of the East and Mid Limerick Brigades IRA, some 45 riflemen, under the [...]
Irish Volunteer Uniforms
admin | May 24, 2010
An article posted by Irish author and historian Padraig O Ruairc. Thanks Padraig. Re-enactors have been asking me for some time about Irish Volunteers / I.R.A. uniforms and what is and is not accurate. This is a very big issue to cover as the uniform, appearance, personnel, weaponry targets and tactics of the Irish Volunteers [...]
IRA Volunteer Francis Brennan – any info?
admin | May 24, 2010
Francis (”Terry”) Brennan (1900-1955); born in Finglas; was a member of the Fingal Brigade and Leixlip Flying Column. Sadly all that we know regarding his activities during that time is based upon a copy of his obituary (please find attached a copy. I have also attached a copy of a letter that was associated with [...]