Of the seven names signed on the proclamation of the Irish Republic, as read from the front of the General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin on 24 April 1916, only one name stands alone and above all the rest. Ironically, some of the best known figures of the Rising today are actually amongst the later signatories; despite being President of the Provisional Government, Padraig … [Read more...] about Tom Clarke: The Spirit of the 1916 Easter Rising
A letter to Senator Schumer Requesting Consideration for Lance Corporal Patrick Gallagher to Receive the Medal of Honor
The below letter has been set to Senator Charles Schumer and the NY State Congressional Delegation requesting that legislation be introduce mandating that the Pentagon review the the case of Lance Corporal Patrick Gallagher, USMC to be awarded our Nations's highest honor: the Medal of Honor. Congress recently did right by 24 other heroic Veterans who had previously received … [Read more...] about A letter to Senator Schumer Requesting Consideration for Lance Corporal Patrick Gallagher to Receive the Medal of Honor
Clontarf 1014
While the rest of Europe plunged into darkness with die fall of the Roman Empire, the light of learning and western civilization was kept flickering in Ireland, preserved in the monasteries established by the followers of St. Patrick. However, it would only be a matter of time before the "light" attracted the unwanted attention of those more interested in plunder than learning. … [Read more...] about Clontarf 1014
A Tale of Two Brothers :Robert and Thomas Addis Emmet
On the surface, the brothers Thomas Addis Emmet and Robert Emmet were the most unlikely of revolutionaries. They were born (Thomas Addis 1764, Robert 1778) into an affluent family of Ireland's Protestant ascendency. Their father was the State Physician of Ireland; firmly positioning the family as members of the British establishment. Yet the spirit of the enlightenment ran … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Brothers :Robert and Thomas Addis Emmet
Lt. Michael Murphy, the Medal of Honor Awardee Behind “Lone Survivor”
Lt. Michael P. Murphy was born May 7, 1976 in Smithtown, N.Y into a family where Irish traditions and the virtues of public service ran strong. His paternal grandfather was the quintessential “Irish American”, being literally born on the boat taking his family from Ireland to a new life in America. Murphy's grandfather would later serve as a member of the Fighting 69th in World … [Read more...] about Lt. Michael Murphy, the Medal of Honor Awardee Behind “Lone Survivor”