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Grok 4 AI: The First Dail Dail was Dail Eireann as it convened from 1919 to 1921. Quote: “Michael Comyn, a prominent barrister and King’s Counsel, was not a member of the First Dáil itself but contributed to its broader apparatus by defying the Irish Bar Council’s prohibition against participating in the republican judicial system. He represented defendants in the Dáil Courts—the alternative court system established by the First Dáil in 1920 to administer justice independently of British authorities during the War of Independence. Comyn also defended republican prisoners in British military courts and advised Sinn Féin leaders on legal matters throughout the period.” March 2026. Recommend Grokipedia search Michael Comyn

Posted on October 17, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The First Dáil (Irish: An Chéad Dáil) was Dáil Éireann as it convened from 1919 to 1921. It was the first meeting of the unicameral parliament of the revolutionary Irish Republic. In the December 1918 election to the Parliament of … Continue reading →

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Grok 4 AI: Civil War Ireland 1922. Michael Comyn KC. March 2026. Recommend Grokipedia search Michael Comyn

Posted on October 12, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts Limerick Local Studies https://limericklocalstudies.ie › leader1916 PDF Mr Ernest Blythe, described as Organiser for is custody to Dublin. the … Mr M Comyn, KC (instructed by Mr Roger go bréaurs tabanne Seáin U Tuama … can you … Continue reading →

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Grok 4 AI: Michael Comyn’s Representations during and after the 1916 Rising. March 2026. Recommend Grokipedia search Michael Comyn

Posted on October 7, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Michael Comyn KC’s Representations During and After the 1916 Easter Rising Michael Comyn KC (1871–1952) was in the United States (Kansas City, Missouri) during the 1916 Easter Rising. He had no direct involvement in the events of Easter Week and … Continue reading →

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Grok 4 AI: Arbitration courts morphing into Dail courts 1920. Michael Comyn KC’s involvement.

Posted on September 27, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts Establishing Dail courts, crown courts after 1916 Rising. Who mooted it, designed the? Michael Comyn KC, when did he become involved? Thought for 1m 3s The Dáil Courts (also known as Republican Courts or Sinn Féin Courts) … Continue reading →

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The Accused on Netflix. 8 episodes. One more riveting than the other. Jimmy McGovern, screenwriter and producer, is excellence at his craft. Do you know of a case that somehow disappears from legal history, but there are some, for instance in the 1970’s there was a little five year old was sexually abused and died in Co. Meath. I have asked AI for a search … We need screenwriters to dig deep into our history. What comes to mind is Jim Sheridan and The Field, and so many more?

Posted on September 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

1970’s: child age 5, sexually assaulted resulting in death of this 5 year old little girl. Secrecy dictated a meeting in Dublin Castle for medical and legal people. The case did go to court, he was sentenced to 6 years … Continue reading →

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Grok 4 AI: Moss Twomey Archives 1922 … Dail Courts and Michael Comyn KC. Also the IRA Funds case, so inadequately researched in the interests of Ireland, the newly formed Republic

Posted on September 15, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

April 1922- July 1923 Material relating mainly to the -[August 1924] drafting, approval and issuing of Dáil decrees, orders and proclamations relating to: courts; the collection of revenue and taxes and general financial matters; the North-East and British boycotts; the … Continue reading →

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Law Society Gazette Ireland: “Improvised justice” written by Barry Whelan, mentioned Michael Comyn KC

Posted on September 5, 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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Michael Comyn KC … for kids. Kids Encyclopedia Facts. His granddaughter Michelle says, what a marvellous idea.

Posted on September 5, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

ClearSearchWeb Images Kimages Kpedia EspañolNEW Michael Comyn facts for kids Kids Encyclopedia Facts Quick facts for kidsMichael Comyn Comyn in 1933 Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann In office12 December 1934 – 27 April 1938 Preceded by Michael F. O’Hanlon Succeeded by Pádraic Ó Máille Senator In officeDecember … Continue reading →

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Grok 4 AI: Georgina Frost … a remarkable woman who took her case to the Supreme Court and was entitled to take the position of Clerk of Petty Sessions in Co. Clare, the role previously held by her Father. Michael Comyn KC and his brother James Comyn SC were part of her legal team.

Posted on August 27, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Georgina Frost case James Comyn SC and Michael Comyn KC? Georgina Frost (1879–1939), born on December 29, 1879, in Sixmilebridge, County Clare, was one of five children of Thomas Frost, the clerk of petty sessions for Sixmilebridge and Newmarket-on-Fergus. From … Continue reading →

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Grok 4 AI: Context as to why Michael Comyn, KC, Senator who had been legal adviser to de Valera took a different path. De Valera appointed a Judge of the Eastern Circuit in 1936, family always said, he had been promised the position of Attorney General but de Valera did not follow through with his promise. The question is the bureaucracy we have now to pursue corruption yet 2 hours was allocated back in 1935. AI we hope will deal with this bureaucracy and bring about effective control. March 2026. Recommend Grokipedia search Michael Comyn

Posted on August 24, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Context and Potential Meanings: The phrase “DE VALERA’S FOES LACK CHIEF” from a 1935 New York Times article likely refers to the fragmented state of opposition to Éamon de Valera, then President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free … Continue reading →

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