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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Ireland, the UN and the Congo
Wednesday, 7 February, 8.15pm in the Officers’ Mess, Custume Barracks Talk by Dr Michael Kennedy Summary When the Irish Civil War came to an end in 1923, few people would have imagined that it would be over a generation later – … Continue reading
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Tagged Congo, Ireland, Irish army, Jadotville, Katanga, UN, United Nations
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Douglas Hyde and the making of the Irish Presidency
Wednesday, 17 January, 8.15pm in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone Talk by Dr Brian Murphy Summary – Eighty years ago, Douglas Hyde was elected unopposed as Ireland’s first President. He served a full seven year term and retired from office in 1945. As President, Hyde had … Continue reading
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Tagged de Valera, Douglas Hyde, History, Ireland, Presidency, President of Ireland
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The Old Athlone Society 