Monthly Archives: January 2021

THE ‘B SPECIALS’, FOUR YOUNGSTERS, AND THREE SURVIVORS.

Posted on January 27, 2021 by 11sixtynine

FOR ANDY : The peaceful night that round me flows, Breaks through your iron prison doors, Free through the world your spirit goes, Forbidden hands are clasping yours. The wind is our confederate, The night has left her doors ajar, … Continue reading →

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DUBLIN BOMBED BY LOYALISTS FOR THE SECOND TIME IN SEVEN WEEKS.

Posted on January 20, 2021 by 11sixtynine

ON THIS DATE (20TH JANUARY) 100 YEARS AGO : CLARE IRA AMBUSH BRITISH FORCES. On the 20th January 1921 – 100 years ago on this date – over thirty men of the East Clare Brigade of the IRA ambushed an … Continue reading →

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JUST ANOTHER WORDPRESS BOOK!

Posted on January 18, 2021 by 11sixtynine

FROM BLOG TO BOOK! ‘Bestselling Author..’? Ah no, don’t think so. Then again…! But seriously…no. We know all about the ‘Mighty Oaks’ proverb but we’re under no such illusion about our book deal. We just happened to be the right … Continue reading →

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REPRESSIVE FREE STATE LAWS UPDATED BY A ‘GAELIC LEAGUE’ SUPPORTER.

Posted on January 6, 2021 by 11sixtynine

ON THIS DATE (6TH JANUARY) 34 YEARS AGO : IRA OTR CAPTURED BY FS SPECIAL BRANCH. On Easter Sunday morning, 1978, seven Donegal Provo recruits crossed the border to Derry City ; they had been chosen to form the Colour … Continue reading →

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