... Kerry's men of 1798 In October 1791 the Society of United Irishmen was formed in a public house in Belfast. Inspired by the American and French Revolutions its aim was to bring together all Irishmen, Catholic, Protestant or dis- ...

... a raft of different ideologies that, in many cases had little in common. Even a glance at history would show that the United Irishmen comprised in the main of members of the Protestant ascendancy and Northern Presbyterians who entered into an uneasy alliance ...

... Wolfe Tone's aim was to unite Catholics. Protestants and dissenters in order to reform Irish society. From the outset the United Irishmen recognised that no reform is practicable. efficacious. or just which shall not include Irishmen of every religious ...

... was retiring as a teacher at this famous school. Mrs Browne has taught at Knockbrack for the past 29 Uprising by the United Irishmen. DEATH: The death occurred last week of Jerry Sheehan. Ahane. His remains were removed from Leahy's Funeral Home to St ...

... married at St Tralee. Front: Anne O'Rourke (le ft ) and Ann O'Shea. Back: Eileen Switzer (left) and Galvin, leaders of the United Irishmen in Ballylong John's Church, Ballybunion, recently. Agnes Curran. watched by local historian Padraig O'Connor. Tim Reen ...

... points. Check in rugby column for up-coming 1798 REMEMBERED: A memorial stone to Daniel (Buaic) O'Grady, leader of the United Irishmen who attacked the Yeomen Barracks in Castleisland on August 13, 1798 will be unveiled at Kilmurry Cemetery, Cordal next ...

... and the It is a very impressive book and well worth the price. I cannot recommend it highly enough. philosophy of the United Irishmen. I Gaybo calling it a day after years of professional broadcasting service with ...

... organiser, Josie McCreesh at (088) 44109. Anybody interested in travelling to Carlow on July 19, for the St Mullins 1798 United Irishmen pageant should also contact Josie before the weekend. GAA: A massive Brosna contingent travelled to Killarney for the ...

... Society • joined with Ballylongford Heritage and a large gathering from the parish to commemorate the local leaders of the United Irishmen of 1796. Fr Phillip O'Connell PP unveiled a memorial plaque in Aghavallin Churchyard and Paddy Kennelly NT, Asdee launched ...

... inherited the 5,000 acres estate from his father. But he earned the displeasure of the establishment when he joined the United Irishmen, an organisation dedicated to destroying England's rule in Ireland. He compounded that displeasure by marrying his niece ...

... will not unite; Holy oil and holy water Mix and fill the world with slaughter. THESE lines are from William Drennan's great ballad, 'The Wake of William Orr.' Drennan, a Protestant patriot who drew up the constitution of the United Irishmen was lamenting ...

... 4 - The Quiz carries a prize of £lOO for the giving you a good chance to 1 Having been found guilty of treason. what United Irishmen wee hanged at Carrickfergus on 14th October. 1797? Answer iti2 What is the capital of Abode? Answer 3 Who captained Kerry ...