Nick Maxwell 1836 The Siege of the Alamo ended when the forces of General Antonio López de Santa Anna overran the former Franciscan mission near San Antonio, Texas, which 184 settlers had heroically defended for thirteen days. The final assault by a Mexican army of between 1,800 and 6,000 men lasted less than an hour, and on … Read more
1971 In an interview with the BBC, Taoiseach Jack Lynch stated that the constitutional claim by the Republic to jurisdiction over the six counties of Northern Ireland was fundamental and could not be abandoned. 1976 Secretary of State Merlyn Rees announced the ending of special- category status for political prisoners in Northern Ireland.
March 01/1976 Secretary of State Merlyn Rees announced the ending of special- category status for political prisoners in Northern Ireland. 04/1966 Capital punishment was abolished in Northern Ireland, except for political murders. 06/1918 John Redmond (62), leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party since 1900, died. 07/1936 German troops occupied the Rhineland in defiance of the … Read more
In this year of centenary commemorations of the Easter Rising, I recall my happy discovery two years ago of a photo that reminded me – nostalgically – of my own role in the commemorations of the Rising, half a century ago. I was perusing Ernie O’Malley’s book, On Another Man’s Wound, given to me by … Read more
On the 30th Nov 1920 during the War of Independence a tram was travelling down North Frederick Street Dublin when it was suddenly stopped by the Black & Tans . They boarded the tram and arrested a 47 year old man. They brought him to the North Dublin Union where he was imprisoned in harsh … Read more