Tag Archives: ireland

Grok3 AI: Michael Comyn KC, friend of Erskine Childers and defence counsel. Quote: “The rushed execution, while an appeal was pending, was seen as a negation of justice by Comyn, who later described it as the worst miscarriage he had witnessed. Some sources suggest the Free State authorities acted swiftly to prevent a possible rescue attempt.”

Posted on May 10, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Michael Comyn KC was a prominent Irish barrister who defended Erskine Childers during his trial in November 1922. Childers, an English-born Irish nationalist, was a key figure in the Irish War of Independence and opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty, aligning with … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Wicklow Gold Mines: Michael Comyn KC and Ben Briscoe (earlier WordPress posting included)

Posted on May 10, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Wicklow Gold Mines Michael Comyn KC and Ben Briscoe Michael Comyn, K.C., and Robert “Ben” Briscoe, T.D., were granted a prospecting lease for gold mining in County Wicklow, Ireland, on November 1, 1934, covering three townlands near Woodenbridge. This lease … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: James Comyn SC, brother of Michael Comyn KC. Updated 5th May 2025

Posted on May 5, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts James Comyn SC brother of Michael Comyn KC 1 post 15 web pages There is no definitive evidence that James Comyn, Senior Counsel (SC), was the brother of Michael Comyn, King’s Counsel (KC). However, available information suggests … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Citizen journalism article Royal City of Dublin hospital, Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4. Can you identify and create a report

Posted on May 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

3 posts 15 web pages Below is a citizen journalism-style article about the Royal City of Dublin Hospital on Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4, based on available information and adopting a community-focused, investigative tone typical of citizen journalism. The article … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Citizen Journalism Article: Michael Comyn KC and the Clifford and O’Sullivan Case – A Landmark in Constitutional Law

Posted on May 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

In the turbulent years of Ireland’s fight for independence, one legal case stood out not only for its daring ingenuity but also for its profound impact on constitutional law: the Clifford and O’Sullivan case of 1921. At the heart of … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: James Comyn, father of Michael Comyn KC and James Comyn married to Ellenora Quin, Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Other children who had no children, Patrick, Delia, Lily, Katie and Johanna Frances. Going further to follow antecedents. This project is current

Posted on April 28, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The Land League, formally known as the Irish National Land League, was established in 1879 to address the grievances of Irish tenant farmers against oppressive landlordism. In Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, the local branch was part of this broader movement, which … Continue reading →

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Grok3: James Comyn, SC, father of Sir James Comyn, brother of Michael Comyn, KC, and Clareville, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes)

Posted on April 23, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

James Comyn SC (Senior Counsel), the father of Sir James Peter Comyn and nephew of Michael Comyn KC, was a prominent Irish nationalist barrister from County Clare. Born in the late 19th century, he was the son of a tenant … Continue reading →

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Grok 3: After the Civil War, Michael Comyn KC became principal legal adviser to Eamon de Valera and Fianna Fail, advising on the formation of the party and the founding of the Irish Press newspaper. It was Comyn and George Gavan Duffy (qv) who suggested to de Valera that the Irish Free State could withhold payment of the land annuities to Britain. Quote: “Britain retaliated by imposing tariffs on Irish agricultural exports (e.g., cattle), which severely impacted Ireland’s economy, as Britain was its primary market.” Source: The Dictionary of Biography. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes)

Posted on April 21, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Of particular significance. I recall at a lecture in Trinity College Dublin, in the 1990’s, Professor O’Hagan suggesting that this decision to withhold annuities in time would prove to be a very significant contribution to the founding of the new … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: In 1932, Michael Comyn KC initiated a significant legal action against Éamon de Valera’s government to recover £20,000 of Irish Republican Army (IRA) funds. (Thanks to Grok3 I am gradually finding answers to questions I probably asked when family members were alive, but now that they are dead and gone, like most, too late I am seeking confirmations. Somehow there are few comments on such an interesting case. Maybe someone can add to the narrative. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes). Add Military Archives referral £20,000 Dail funds

Posted on April 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

16th May 2025: Grok3 updated version In 1932, Michael Comyn KC initiated a significant legal action against Éamon de Valera’s government to recover £20,000 of Irish Republican Army (IRA) funds. Details In 1932, Michael Comyn KC, an Irish barrister and … Continue reading →

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Grok3: Let’s explore Michael Comyn KC from Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

Posted on April 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Michael Comyn KC was a prominent Irish barrister who played a key role in the Clifford and O’Sullivan case, a significant legal battle that unfolded in 1921 during a period of intense political upheaval in Ireland. This case arose in … Continue reading →

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