The Clock Is Still Going The Men Archives

Paddy Evers (1901-1990) – Volunteer

Posted on 3rd March, 2021

We are delighted to post this article, very kindly contributed by Paddy’s relatives. Family and Early Life Patrick (Paddy) Evers was the ....

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On Death Row – Seán Sliney’s Hard Road

Posted on 17th February, 2021

Seán Sliney was among the Dublin ASU’s “Littlers” captured at the Burning. But his story belies his small physical stature. ....

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Billy Doyle – A Question of Allegiance, 1922

Posted on 10th February, 2021

Smiling and pointing his revolver at the camera outside the Four Courts in 1922, Custom House Man William ‘Billy’ Doyle ....

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“The Water Or The Gun”: My Granduncle’s Liffey Swim – for his Life!

Posted on 3rd February, 2021

One hundred years ago on this date my father’s uncle, Edward Dorins, one of the IRA men later to die ....

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Thomas Bates: The Fighting Fitter from Fingal

Posted on 25th January, 2021

While history may have forgotten Thomas Bates, he was accorded military honours at his funeral 65 years ago. His contribution ....

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No Country For…. Thomas Maguire

Posted on 20th January, 2021

He grew up on a street named after an English county and went on to live and die in another ....

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No Country For…. Bernard McGrath

Posted on 15th January, 2021

From rural Cavan to the City That Never Sleeps via Dublin, Liverpool and Buenos Aires sounds like an interesting journey. ....

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Joe Griffin – Hidden Intelligence Man, Forgotten Patriot

Posted on 31st December, 2020

You could say Joe Griffin lived up to the Cute Kerryman tag. He kept his real identity to himself and ....

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Paddy Sharkey – Dad’s Lunch Basket Sparked the Ashtown Ambush

Posted on 19th December, 2020

A chance mention of a household chore for Custom House Man Patrick Sharkey set in motion a famous Irish assassination ....

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