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Grok3 AI. At St. Peter’s Church, in this city, William Dudley Persse, Esq., eldest son of the late Patrick Persse, of Spring Garden, to Rose, eldest daughter of the late Francis Blake Foster, Esq., of Knockmoy Abbey, in the county of Galway, Esq., and niece to Lord Ffrench.[5]

Biography William Dudley Persse, the son of Patrick Persse and Caroline Morgan, was born about 1826.BIRTHS.At Spring Garden, County of Galway, the Lady of Patrick Persse, Esq. of a son.[1] He attended Trinity College.PERSSE, WILLIAM DUDLEY, S.C. [Socius Comitatus] (Mr Eaton, Galway Coll.), … Continue reading

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Elgin O’Rahilly, sister of Kevin Barry who was executed, papers held in UCD archives. References to Michael Comyn KC

In addition to material directly related to Elgin’s work for the Irish nationalistmovement there is a very interesting section dealing with the Republican Government1919–23 (see Section B, P200/45–49). The presence of this material in the collectionwould appear to originate from … Continue reading

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Epstein, Immigration and War: A Deep Dive | Victor Davis Hanson

John Anderson Media Jul 23, 2025 Direct – Full Length Interviews Victor Davis Hanson examines the Jeffrey Epstein saga’s divisive impact on American politics and the MAGA movement, while commending the Trump administration’s military, technological, and immigration policy successes. He … Continue reading

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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.”

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.

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’)

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.

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

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”

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.

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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