Nick Maxwell Robert Emmet denied the French three times, twice in his speech from the dock and once from the gallows. His rejection of the French remains the most controversial and disputed aspect of his entire life. Only a close examination of the trial of Robert Emmet puts some of these problems into focus. The speech from … Read more
During the summer of 1902, Lindsey Talbot Crosbie used the letters columns of the national press to call repeatedly for a round-table conference of landlord and tenant representatives, in order to find a solution to the land question. Such a conference duly met in December 1902, and within weeks came up with proposals that proved … Read more
John Derricke’s twelve woodcuts are the most famous images of the Elizabethan conquest of Ireland. The Irish chief and his entourage feasting in the open air, Sir Henry Sidney departing Dublin Castle, the English army on the march and the submission of Turlough O’Neill are amongst the images most frequently used to illustrate history books, … Read more
SCOTT, John (1739–98), first earl of Clonmel, lawyer and MP, was born 8 June 1739, third son of Thomas Scott, Church of Ireland vicar of Urlings, Co. Kilkenny, and his wife Rachel (née Prim) of Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny. During his early education at Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Scott protected Hugh Carleton, later Lord Viscount Carleton, from … Read more
Report to the First Consul [Buonaparte], 16 nivôse 9 [18 January 1801] Two Irishmen called on me and submitted a memorial which they wish to present to the First Consul on behalf of the United Irishmen, having been appointed by their executive in Ireland and sent to France with the express mission of requesting, for … Read more