Tag Archives: irish-history

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.”

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

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

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: 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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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

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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Grok 4: Overview of the Dáil Courts. The Dáil Courts, also known as Republican Courts or Sinn Féin Courts, were a parallel judicial system established by Irish republicans during the Irish War of Independence (1919–1921) to challenge British authority and provide an alternative to the Crown Courts. Ref: Michael Comyn KC … a revolutionary lawyer

Posted on August 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The Dáil Courts (also known as Republican Courts or Sinn Féin Courts) were a parallel judicial system established by Irish republicans during the Irish War of Independence (1919–1921). They were set up by the First Dáil Éireann in June 1919 … Continue reading →

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Grok 4 AI: JSTOR … reference to Michael Comyn KC. Judge David Foxton Sinn Fein Courts and Revolutionary lawyers, places him in context of Anglo-Irish Treaty

Posted on August 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Yes, I am Grok 4, built by xAI. Great. Question for you. JStor mentions Michael Comyn KC as follows. Can you expand? Books Ireland 2008 page 18. General Macready who confirmed the capital court martial verdicts, usually with Cabinet approval. … 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.”

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 : Peter Comyn executed 1830

Posted on March 19, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Yes, Peter Comyn was executed for arson in 1830 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. The execution took place following his conviction for deliberately setting fire to his residence, Scotland Lodge near New Quay, in December 1829. This act stemmed from … Continue reading →

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