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When 100 Irish prisoners went on hunger strike: “The men are nearly mad now” (opens the original)
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Today’s article is an excerpt from my biography on Patrick Rankin, the Newry Irish Republican who cycled seventy miles to Dublin to fight in the Easter Rising. Excerpts and other behind the scenes updates are one of several benefits for paid subscribers. From Chapter Nine: ‘Wormwood Scrubs’ …..Those who voted in favour of a hunger strike duly began it. Until their demands were met, they would only consume hot water and salt. Immediately the prison authorities began their mind games. All of a sud
The Name is Collins, Michael Collins... (opens the original)
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Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary and politician who lived from 1890 to 1922. Regarded by many as Ireland’s greatest son, he played an indispensable and leading role during Ireland’s War for Independence (1919-21). In many respects he was Ireland’s George Washington, except Washington lived to 67 and Collins was slain by former comrades during Ireland’s civil war at the age of 31. There is a big misconception that surrounds Collins and his legacy. His reputation is that of a fighting ma
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