A new acquisition by the National Library of Ireland sheds light on the final months of Lord Edward FitzGerald’s widow. By Marie Stamp In August 1798 Lord Edward FitzGerald’s widow, Pamela, left the protection of his uncle, the Duke of Richmond, for refuge in Hamburg. ‘Lovely in her appearance, great in her character, persecuted, ruined … Read more
By Neasa MacErlean Robert Dudley Edwards is known as much for his eccentricity as for his work in professionalising the study of Irish history. Stories are still recounted about the famous Marathon exam that he instituted at UCD, the departmental meetings in Hartigan’s pub, his encounters with the Gardaí and cryptic comments delivered to startled … Read more
By John Grant When Seán O’Faolain’s application for a service certificate landed on a clerk’s desk, signed and dated 22 July 1936, the document offered a private unveiling. His request to apply ‘for a pension as a member of the Irish Republican Army from 1918 to 1924’ was not administered for a year and, writing … Read more