Monthly Archives: February 2014

52 YEARS AGO TODAY : IRA ‘BORDER CAMPAIGN’ ENDS.

Posted on February 26, 2014 by 11sixtynine

By Peadar O’Donnell ; first published in January 1963. ‘An Phoblacht’ had considerable circulation in that area of Clare and there was some correspondence between Seán Hayes, the councillor, and myself, and I visited the Glen a few times. By … Continue reading →

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38 YEARS AGO TODAY : BURIED UNDER SIX FEET OF CONCRETE.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by 11sixtynine

By Peadar O’Donnell ; first published in January 1963. Men from Clare came to see Father John, for the courts were on the rampage against defaulters there too. Sonny Breen and some others got the bright idea that they would … Continue reading →

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PAID-FOR BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED AND TAXED WATERS!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by 11sixtynine

By Peadar O’Donnell ; first published in January 1963. “Well, it was this way…”, said Father John, “…when they left here they went to Belfast and as they came to the bridge over the River Boyne at Drogheda, Lascelles said … Continue reading →

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