#OTD in 1918 – Co Clare is subject to martial law.

05/03/2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

This state has been brought about by new military orders issued in response to agrarian, political and social unrest – instances include cattle driving, land seizures, shooting affrays and the raiding of houses for arms. Alongside an increased military presence, a new regime effectively cuts the county off from the rest of Ireland; permits are now […]

#OTD in 1916 – Easter Rebellion: British Troops move into Dublin.

25/04/2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

One day after the Proclamation of the Irish Republic is read by Pádraig Pearse on Easter Monday and a day of limited activity, British authorities start to take action. By the end of the day, 7,000 troops will be moved into Dublin from Belfast and the Curragh. Those British forces stationed in Ireland that were […]

#OTD in 1918 – County Clare is subject to martial law.

05/03/2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

#OTD in 1916 – Easter Rebellion: British Troops move into Dublin.

25/04/2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

1916 – Easter Rebellion: British Troops Move into Dublin.

25/04/2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Today in Irish History – 25th April:

25/04/2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

1185 – Henry II sends his son John to Ireland; John lands at Waterford on this date to assert control over Hugh de Lacy, but he fails to achieve this. Henry still suspects that de Lacy wants to be king of Ireland. 1681 – Count Redmond O’Hanlon (outlawed chief) is shot dead by his foster-brother. […]

Stair na hÉireann/History of Ireland

Tag: Martial Law

#OTD in 1918 – Co Clare is subject to martial law.

#OTD in 1916 – Easter Rebellion: British Troops move into Dublin.

#OTD in 1918 – County Clare is subject to martial law.

#OTD in 1916 – Easter Rebellion: British Troops move into Dublin.

1916 – Easter Rebellion: British Troops Move into Dublin.

Today in Irish History – 25th April: