Tag Archives: Civil War

Forgetting the Civil War: one hundred years of silence-breaking

Posted on April 25, 2023 by athlonehistory

Wednesday 26 April at 8.15pm in Lough Ree Yacht Club Talk by Dr Síobhra Aiken William English Memorial Lecture: 2023 Summary In this presentation, Síobhra Aiken will reflect on the codes of silence surrounding the Irish Civil War. She will consider the many overlooked … Continue reading →

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The Punishment of Death: civil war executions in Athlone, 1923

Posted on March 25, 2023 by athlonehistory

Tuesday 31 January at 8.15pm in the Sheraton Hotel Talk by Dr Ian Kenneally Speaker Ian Kenneally is a historian and author. A project manager and researcher with the media production company Pegasus Consulting, producers of The History Show on RTÉ Radio One, he … Continue reading →

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Athlone – a Revolution and its Legacy

Posted on October 16, 2019 by athlonehistory

Saturday, 26 October, at 11.30am in the Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone A series of talks as part of the official Decade of Centenaries programme There is no admission charge and all are welcome Summary On Saturday 26 October, the … Continue reading →

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The 2018 William (Billy) English Memorial Lecture: ‘The Rise of de Valera, 1882-1932: the making of the Chief’

Posted on April 11, 2018 by athlonehistory

Wednesday, 25 April, at 8.30pm in the Wineport Lodge Talk by David McCullagh Summary How did Éamon de Valera emerge from obscurity to become the undisputed leader of Irish nationalism during the War of Independence? How did his background shape him and forge the character that … Continue reading →

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Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson – Soldier and Politician

Posted on November 24, 2017 by athlonehistory

Wednesday, 6 December, 8.15pm in the Officer’s Mess, Custume Barracks Talk by David Cook Summary Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, a native of Ballinalee, Co Longford, is  a major and controversial figure in Irish and British history. An Irish unionist, he gained a reputation … Continue reading →

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Irish Soldiers, American Wars – From Buena Vista to Wounded Knee

Posted on December 30, 2014 by athlonehistory

Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 8pm, Officers’ Mess, Custume Barracks, Athlone – talk by Ian Kenneally Summary – This talk will examine the role of Irish soldiers in some of the extraordinary events that led to the creation of the modern … Continue reading →

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