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Tuesday marks the 59th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Here's a review of the most important moments from that day.

The renaissance man among the 1916 Rising leaders Joseph Mary Plunkett's become a romantic icon due to his sad end. A poet, editor, world traveler, a bit of a scientist, and a pretty good military strategist, Joseph Mary Plunkett is one of the most mysterious leaders of the Easter Rising.

Leadership is an art expressed by the demonstration of characters worthy of immitation, emulation and inspiration. It is neither a title nor a position.

Two gross and unconscionable editorial breaches by the BBC in 48 hours over the Ghislaine Maxwell case and one apology, along the lines of “so…

Two gross and unconscionable editorial breaches by the BBC in 48 hours over the Ghislaine Maxwell case and one apology, along the lines of “so…

When Beirut exploded, Israeli missiles sited, jet bombers too, President Trump announced it was a bombing. Next day he doubled down saying the Pentagon confirmed...since then he is silent but Beirut is still in ashes...

When Beirut exploded, Israeli missiles sited, jet bombers too, President Trump announced it was a bombing. Next day he doubled down saying the Pentagon confirmed...since then he is silent but Beirut is still in ashes...

Murdered mayors of Limerick - Limerick’s distinctive contribution to Ireland’s quest for freedom Reporter: );  ); LAST SUNDAY marked the centenary of the deaths of Joseph O’Donoghue, Michael O’Callaghan and George Clancy. O’Donoghue was a young member of the IRA; O’Callaghan had just retired as Mayor of Limerick; and Clancy had just been elected Mayor of Limerick. The brutal killing of the three men by British Crown forces, particularly the savage deaths of O’Callaghan and Clanc...

Kildare based expert worked on colour photographs in new book on Irish history Reporter: 14 Dec 2020 Limerick city under Republican control in July 1922; one of many black and white photographs colourised by John OByrne );  ); A Rathangan based expert is involved in a new book on Irish history which contains over 100 colourised images.  Master colouriser, John O’Byrne painstakingly worked on An Illustrated History of the Irish Revolution 1916-1923 authored by Michael Barry. A total of 13...

Revolution captured in new book - founding stages of the Irish State presented in a rich visual manner Reporter: donal.oregan@limerickleader.ie Limerick city under Republican control in July 1922; one of many black and white photographs colourised by John OByrne );  ); IT was a mere seven years, the period of the Irish Revolution from 1916 to 1923. However, these years constitute the elemental founding stage of the Irish State. A new book - An Illustrated History of the Irish Revolution 1916...