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Grok3 AI: “Michael Comyn KC was a key figure in the Dáil Courts, particularly noted for his role in establishing the first Sinn Féin courts in Ballinrobe, South Mayo, alongside Commandant P.R. Hughes.”

Posted on July 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Michael Comyn KC was a key figure in the Dáil Courts, particularly noted for his role in establishing the first Sinn Féin courts in Ballinrobe, South Mayo, alongside Commandant P.R. Hughes. Can I source further information? Michael Comyn KC played … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Republican Courts / Dail Courts and Michael Comyn KC. National Archives Hugh Kenney papers.

Posted on July 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

National Archives Hugh Kennedy papers: 1-21 Aug 1922 – Circular letter from Mac Niocaillto members of the ProvisionalGovernment seeking instructionsas to whether salaries should be paid to judges Crowley,Meredith, Cleary and Davitt since the suspension of theSupreme Court. 1-21 Aug … Continue reading →

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Cadden, Mary Anne (‘Mamie’) (‘Nurse Cadden’)

Posted on July 12, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Cadden, Mary Anne (‘Mamie’) (‘Nurse Cadden’) Contributed by White, Lawrence William Cadden, Mary Anne (‘Mamie’) (‘Nurse Cadden’) (1891–1959), midwife and abortionist, was born 27 October 1891 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, eldest of seven children of Patrick Caden, of a small-farming … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Red Cow Murders. An article written by John Dorney and containing details that were once held in tight secrecy because of the Civil War in Ireland at that time. It mentions Michael Comyn K.C.

Posted on July 11, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Revisiting the Red Cow Murders, October 7, 1922 John_Dorney 22 November, 2017 Irish History, The Irish Civil War New evidence on a disturbing killing during the Irish Civil War. By John Dorney. On October 7 1922, in the middle of the Irish Civil … Continue reading →

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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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