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David Starkey: Britain Is No Longer a Democracy | Peter McCormack Show

Posted on July 10, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Peter McCormack194K subscribers May 13, 2025 The Peter McCormack Show Historian and broadcaster David Starkey delivers an honest critique of modern Britain’s decline—from constitutional vandalism to the death of democratic accountability. Starkey traces the unraveling of centuries-old English liberties, exposing … Continue reading →

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Improvised Justice: “When introducing legislation in 1923 to wind up the parallel courts’ system established during the War of Independence, Minister Kevin O’Higgins characterised them as “an improvised system of justice”. The true story, however, is one of complexity and resilience, write Barry Whelan and John Biggins”

Posted on July 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

26 Feb 2025 culturePrint Improvised justice When introducing legislation in 1923 to wind up the parallel courts’ system established during the War of Independence, Minister Kevin O’Higgins characterised them as “an improvised system of justice”. The true story, however, is one … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Michael Comyn K.C., Republican to the core and the unofficial court system named the Dail Courts or Sinn Fein Courts established during Ireland’s fight for Independence.

Posted on July 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

In contrast, the Bar Council had passed a controversial resolution in June 1920 declaring it professional misconduct for barristers to appear before Sinn Féin courts. Nonetheless, barristers appeared before the Dáil Courts and the subsequent winding-up commission, including John A … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Sir James Comyn (JJ). Aged 5 in 1960’s my mum, me and baby brother moved to Belvin to live with Auntie Lily and James…it is a very poignant experience in my own narrative of life. At that time JJ had the Bentley in Ireland while he drove a Rolls Royce in London.

Posted on July 8, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Birth of Sir James Comyn, Irish-born English High Court Judge March 8, 2021 by Jim Doyle 2 Comments Sir James Peter Comyn, Irish-born barrister and English High Court judge, is born at Beaufield House, Stillorgan, County Dublin on March 8, 1921. Considered by many to be “the finest all-round advocate … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: During the Irish Civil War, eighty-three prisoners were executed after trial by military court. Reference to Michael Comyn KC. Quote: “During the Irish Civil War, eighty-three prisoners were executed after trial by military court…”

Posted on July 8, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Explore 1.5M+ audiobooks & ebooks free for 30 daysOnly €10,99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.Start your free 30 days Ebook 310 pages 8 hours The Irish Civil War: Law, Execution and Atrocity By Sean Enright Rating: 4 out of 5 stars … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Mr. H. Boland, T.D., inquest and Michael Comyn K.C.

Posted on July 7, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The inquest into the death of Mr. H. Boland, T.D., was reported in the Freeman’s Journal on August 4, 1922, in Dublin, Ireland. The article details legal representation at the inquest, with Mr. Michael Comyn, K.C., and Mr. M. Muldoon, … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: (British Newspaper Archives – Freeman’s Journal) search Michael Comyn KC and entered into Grok3. The Anti-Treaty Campaign – The Irish Army Mutiny 1924; the Red Cow Murders

Posted on July 7, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

ANTI-TREATY CAMPAIGN … and Mr. Michael Comyn, K.C. Mr. Lemass said Liam Tobin and Charles Dalton had accepted the Treaty only as a stepping-stone to the achievement of the Republic, and now when they had spoken out they had been … Continue reading →

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Sir James Comyn (JJ) : The Spectator Archive

Posted on July 7, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

← Back to The Spectator My Account HOME ISSUE BROWSER ABOUT Spotted a problem with this article? Your feedback will help us improve the Spectator ArchiveSubmit Feedback Zoom page 21 March 1992 Page 37 Page 38 21 MARCH 1992, Page … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Belfast Newsletter August 4th, 1932. Senator Counihan and Senator Comyn K.C.

Posted on July 1, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The article you’ve referenced from the Belfast Newsletter dated August 4, 1932, provides a snapshot of a critical moment in Irish political and economic history, specifically relating to the Irish Free State’s disputes with Britain over land annuities and the … Continue reading →

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AI especially for older people researching their family history and leaving a link of data into posterity. Why can we not move the National Archives Ireland to GPO; why can’t we exhibit the paintings of former President of the Royal Hibernian Arts … his paintings of the Rising are to be revelled in ie if they are not in the hands of the private sector? We too can access our newspapers. See family history on this site by searching Grok3 AI … NAI gave me several links to newspapers and I learned so much from same.

Posted on July 1, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

A Breakthrough in France Genealogy: MyHeritage Publishes a New Collection of 731 Million Records Extracted From French Newspapers By Esther June 3, 2025 We’re happy to announce the release of a new historical record collection on MyHeritage: France, Names & … Continue reading →

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