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Mayo County Prison after the Battle of Castlebar 1798

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The sound of artillery and musket fire has died away. Dead combatants and military ordinance are scattered on the Green in Castlebar. Outside the County Prison on the Green, the blood-soaked body of a lone Fraser Fencible lay dead on the steps – bludgeoned to death by French infantrymen.

Assumption Road unveils Siege of Jadotville Memorial to mark 72nd anniversary

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The face of Athlone has certainly changed in the past 72 years, but one thing that has remained steadfast is the sense of community spirit in Assumption Road as the street prepares to celebrate its 72nd anniversary and the unveiling of a Siege of Jadotville Memorial to mark this occasion.

Recruits from 34th Platoon complete military training at Custume Barracks Athlone

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Amid the centenary year of the Defence Forces, 27 recruits from the 34th Two-Three Star Platoon completed their military training prior to their formal passing out parade which took place within the surrounds of Custume Barracks in the heart of Athlone.

Galway marks National Day of Commemoration

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A ceremony was held in Galway last weekend to mark the National Day of Commemoration, honouring all those Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions.

The decline of the flying column

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In the latest of our articles focusing on the War of Independence and Civil War in and around Athlone, we follow the declining fortunes of the Athlone Brigade’s flying column between October 1920 and February 1921.

Faction fighting and duelling in County Mayo

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Faction fighting and duelling were common in Mayo well into the 19th century. Duelling with swords or pistols was the preserve of gentleman and military men. On the other hand, faction fights were fought with sticks, clubs, stones, and other instruments of bludgeon by large numbers of people who gathered after Mass or at fairs, patterns, or other events.

Wild nights of burning and murder

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Clifden was not the only town to experience the terror of British forces running wild, shooting, and setting fire to buildings. The previous year, July 19 1920, Tuam suffered a similar experience as Clifden, only mercifully no resident was killed on that occasion.

Dr Paul Hughes reappointed Westmeath County Council historian in residence

Westmeath County Council has announced the re-appointment of Dr Paul Hughes as its historian in residence as its Decade of Centenaries programme continues in 2022. Dr Hughes’ residency will continue from April to July, and is the first of two such appointments this year.

Galway City Council unveils its Decade of Centenaries 2022 Programme

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The Decade of Centenaries Programme was initiated in 2012 and complements the on-going programme of annual State commemorations. For 2022, Galway City Council has secured funding of €50,000 for an exciting programme of Decade of Centenaries events. Following an open call in January the City Council has approved a range OF project proposals from community led groups, the Local Heritage Office, the City Museum and local Libraries.

Public lecture — ‘The Civil War: A Centenary Perspective’

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The Galway Archaeological and Historical Society holds a timely lecture on the Irish civil war of 1922-23 in the Inis Mor ballroom of the Galmont Hotel, on Monday April 11 at 8 pm.

 

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