By Joseph E.A. Connell Jnr Broadcasting in Ireland began in 1926 with 2RN in Dublin. From that date until June 1960 the broadcasting service operated as a section of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs; those working in it were directly employed by the Irish government and were regarded as civil servants. The radio service … Read more
By Joseph E.A. Connell Jr In 1925 Ireland experienced a period of food shortages and hardship, sometimes referred to as a ‘forgotten famine’. While not on the scale of the Great Famine, the year saw the newly independent Irish Free State grappling with widespread unemployment and economic depression following the War of Independence and the … Read more
By Joseph E.A. O’Connell Jr In 1925 the All-Ireland hurling and football championships were marked by some of the most unusual occurrences in GAA history. Tipperary won the hurling, the 39th in the series, beating Galway 5-6 to 1-5 in the final, but the championships did not get to the final matches without some controversy. … Read more
By Joseph E.A. Connell Jr On 13 August 1925, one of the most important undertakings for the economic and social life of Ireland began when the first sod was turned at Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare, for the construction of the Shannon hydroelectric scheme. It was officially opened at Parteen by W.T. Cosgrave on 22 July 1929. … Read more
By Joseph E.A. Connell Jr Oonah Keogh was born in Dublin in 1903 and grew up on Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge. Her family placed a high value on education, which led to Oonah’s attending excellent schools both in Ireland and Britain. From a young age she had been very aware of the imposing and male-dominated financial … Read more