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Arthur Griffith, the founder of Sinn Féin and one of the fathers of the Irish Free State, died on this day (Aug 12) in 1922. We remember the politician and writer who Michael Collins described as a "mighty force in Ireland." Griffith was born of humble means in Dublin.
Before the G7 summit, Joe Biden choked up while speaking to the army after landing at the Royal Air Force Mildenhall in Suffolk, England. Looking back on his late son Bo’s military service, Biden also unabashedly threatened to Vladimir Putin As tensions between the United States and Russia escalated, he pointed out that he would “meet with Mr. Putin and let him know what I want him to know.” The President of the United States is about to hold the G7 summit, the meeting with Queen Elizabeth, and of course the intense talks with Putin. Biden A comprehensive bet has been set for his eight...
Minister O’Donovan announces free admission to OPW visitor sites in support of the Government’s recovery and reopening plan 14th May 2021 - Patrick ODonovan TD Mr. Patrick O’ Donovan T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), today announced that admission charges to all fee-paying openOPW heritage sites are being waived in line with the Government’s recovery and reopening plan outlined in The Path Ahead. With inter-county travel possible once again and museums and galleries allowed to reopen earlier this week, this measure will suppor...
April 29, 1916 Ireland’s Easter Rising came to an end on this day in 1916. After five days of rebellion, the Irish leaders occupying Dublin’s GPO were encircled by the larger British forces, but managed to flee to new headquarters nearby at 16 Moore Street. James Connolly, who had initially been in command, passed the leadership role to Patrick Pearse after sustaining a bullet wound to his ankle. Pearse’s notice of surrender was carried by Elizabeth O’Farrell, a nurse. In the aftermath of the rising, 3,430 men and 79 women were arrested. 90 were sentenced to death, 15 of whom – incl...
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