We started by telling the story of El Batallón de San Patricio(“Saint Patrick’s Battalion”), aka the San Patricios, Irish immigrants to the United States who fought on the ...

Two RIC officers killed that day - James McDonnell, in his 50s, from Co Mayo and Patrick O'Connell (30) from Co Cork - are thought to be the first casualties of the War of Independence.

Twomey’s role in the Irish War of Independence was nothing short of extraordinary. Recruited by Brigade Intelligence Officer Seán Buckley, she had access to the secret communications of British ...