'1920's Ireland : a high-ranking British 'Earl' who nixered (!) as an 'Imperial Staff' member wrote to a toff buddy of his about comparisons he noticed between the Irish rebels and those he claimed to have fought against in the Boer War...'
...and that's one of the twenty-four pieces we'll be posting here on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026, including one poignant article from the 1920's about an 'on-the-run' Volunteer who knew in his heart and soul that he was walking with his Mother for the last time.
'Munster, 1900's - in an area well-secured by the rebels, the British believed they could still transport munitions from one of their bases to another but, on this particular transportation journey, they were introduced to a reason as to why such movements were not advisable for them...'
'1920's - this rebel POW wasn't involved in the shootings that the British said he carried out and had over one dozen witnesses that placed him elsewhere ; he was offered an open door, literally, to simply walk out of prison, but refused, on a point of principle, because he was being charged with something he didn't do. He should have known that 'principle' would mean nothing to the British...'
And that's all yis are gettin' for now!
We'll fill yis in with the rest of the above, and 21 other happenings from our on-going pro-Irish campaigns, on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026.
Thanks for the visit, and for reading - appreciated! - see ye on Ash Wednesday, 18th.
Sharon and the team.