Tag Archives: Manus Nunan

‘THE MOLLIES’ AND SCHUYLKILL.

ON THIS DATE (18TH DECEMBER) 141 YEARS AGO : “YOU’LL NEVER SEE THE LIKES OF THEM AGAIN..” The graphic shows alleged members of the ‘Molly Maguires’ being led to their death. ‘On 21st June 1877, in the anthracite-mining county of … Continue reading

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THE LAWYER, THE ‘LORD’, AND AN IRA OPERATION.

43 YEARS UNDER WATER ON THE 25TH DECEMBER 2019… A scene from the 2010 Cabhair Christmas Swim (pictured) – the year of the ‘Big Freeze’. As a Cabhair rep said at the time – “If we can continue to hold … Continue reading

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THE TANS BURNED THEM, BUT THAT WASN’T ENOUGH…

VOTING FOR A MANAGED DECLINE. On Friday, 29th November 2019, four by-elections for seats in Leinster House will be held in four constituencies in the Free State – Dublin Fingal, Dublin Mid-West, Wexford and Cork North Central. The vacancies exist … Continue reading

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