1916 Easter Rising
The Easter Rising, also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed revolt in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916. Galway rebels, made up of mostly local volunteers, led the largest raid outside of Dublin. They captured prisoners, bombed a bridge, a railway line and took up position near Athenry in County Galway.
Athenry was one of the few places outside Dublin to take part in the Easter Rising when 600 Volunteers took over the Agricultural College in Athenry. This is their story!
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The 1916 Easter Rising in Athenry and County Galway
The first branch of the Irish Volunteers, in County Galway, was formed at a public meeting… by Finbarr O'Regan
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The Conradh na Gaeilge Oireachtas in Galway in 1913
The Conradh na Gaeilge Oireachtas in Galway – 26 July 1913 – a catalyst for Rebellion? I… by Finbarr O'Regan
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The Conradh na Gaeilge Oireachtas in Galway in 1913 – Photo and people
In this feature video, of the presentation of the photo to the Town Hall, courtsey of Kenn… by Finbarr O'Regan
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Hansberry Homecomings – 1929 to 1930
A wonderful story of the Hansberrys of Rahard and Waltham This family history novel is an… by Mary Hansberry McCarthy
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Michael Kelly of Castle Lambert: His Fight for Irish Freedom
Michael Kelly of Caherbriskaun and Castle Lambert, Co. Galway (1893-1977) Michael Kelly wa… by Martin Kelly
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Frank Hynes, Athenry – A Forgotten Hero?
Hynes House in Cross Street This is where the Cumann na mBan met with food for the Volunt… by Finbarr O'Regan
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The Barrett Family, Caheroyan, Athenry
Feature Photo: Frongoch Internment Camp, Wales After the Rising of 1916 many of the Volunt… by Finbarr O'Regan
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Peter O’Regan, Sergeant, R. I. C. Athenry
Peter O’Regan, Sergeant, R. I. C. was the most senior officer in charge of Athenry and the… by Finbarr O'Regan
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Royal Irish Constabulary: Athenry during the period 1901 to 1911
1901 Census – Cross Street Barracks – 8 members of the R. I. C. 1911 Census – Cross Street… by Ronan Killeen
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How Sinn Féin got its name
Established in 1905 Edward Martyn of Tullira Castle, Ardrahan, County Galway, was the firs… by Finbarr O'Regan
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