Casement Execution 03.August.1916 Today we remember one of Ireland's great heros. On the 03 August 1916; Roger Casement was executed for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising. The last Rebel leader to be executed for the 1916 rebellion. From our archives I have selected the Evening Herald's front page. Read below for an extract from the Evening Herald 03 August 1916 and download the full page below: Evening Herald 03.Augus...
Independence Day Fourth of July The 4th of July is America's Independence day and on this day in 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which declared that the thirteen American colonies regard themselves as a new nation, the United States of America and that they were no longer ruled by the British Empire. To mark this great day history we offering 50% OFF monthly and annual membership ...
Evening Herald Staff Caught Up In The Rising Read the below for an incredible story from the 1916 Easter Rising campaign. As the fight spread along the houses and buildings on Abbey Street four staff members from the Evening Herald are caught in the middle... Thrilling experience of "Herald" hands. Extract - Evening Herald April 26,27,28,29 May 1,2 & 3 UNDER FIRE / SCENES IN ABBEY STREET / Terrible Effects of Shel...
First Meeting of Dáil Éireann 1919 In the aftermath of the Easter Rising of 1916 Sinn Féin, the party founded by Arthur Griffith in 1905, was reorganised and grew into a nation-wide movement. Abstention from Westminster and the establishment of a separate and independent Irish parliament had long been part of Sinn Féin's policy. The party contested the 14 December 1918 general election, called following the dissolution of...
Munster Fusiliers Interned in Germany During August 1914 many of the brave Munster Fusiliers were captured, injured or worse at Mons. A committee of officers from the regiment and their wives was set up to try help alleviate some of the suffering the interned soldiers were going through. The request for contributions was made in the Irish Independent 04 February 1916 page 1, meaning that these poor soldiers were already i...
The news today as reported a 100 years ago! Irish Independent 03.February.1916 "Ireland has done well but must do better" - Lord Lieutenants speech at an Irish recruiting rally Story of Air Raid Britain demands APPAM'S release World News headlines and war reports READ ALL ABOUT IT! [caption id="attachment_526" align="alignleft" width="270"] 03.02.1916 World Headline[/caption] [caption id="attachm...
Volkswagen Cars made in Ireland The very first Volkswagen Beetle ever made outside of German was in Ireland. The Volkswagen Beetle was assembled in Ballsbrigde, Dublin!! Volkswagen began its involvement in Ireland when in 1949, Motor Distributors Limited, founded by Stephen O'Flaherty secured the franchise. The cars were shipped to Ireland in a completely knocked down form ready for assembly straight out of the box. See...
Highlights of this week in history aims to present some of the most interesting facts which took place through the years. Each of the events and facts we present have had an impact on history, on pop culture, or simply, they are very interest. The archives provide additional information on most historic events and facts. 22nd June 1986 Footballing history was made when Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scores two goals f...
This Week in History Tuesday 7th April to Sunday 12th April This week proved to be a grisly week in times passed! The Holocaust as well as executions are mentioned in newspapers through the years. Tuesday 7th of April Did you know that between the years 1835 and 1899, 237 people were hanged in Ireland, including 13 women? One of the first eExecutions was reported in one of our new additions, the Chutes Western Herald from...
7 new Kerry Titles added to Archives! We are delighted to announce the addition of 7 new Kerry titles to Irish Newspaper Archives. Why not browse the Archives and read the historical news of the day in Co Kerry! Chute’s Western Herald (02/01/1828 – 04/05/1835); Kerry Examiner (01/01/1841 – 11/03/1856); Kerry Sentinel (26/04/1878 – 23/12/1916); Kerry Weekly Reporter (03/02/1883 – 14/08/1920); Raymond’s ...