It is a strange irony that the Custom House burned out 103 years ago next May still stands, nicely restored and in use as government offices, while the historic house where the attack was first proposed disappeared three years ago today (29 September).Before destruction, derelict but still standingReduced to rubble and matchwoodAs many Readers will know, the demolished building – 40 Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin – also had an earlier historic connection to Ireland’s revolutionary period last century. It was the home of The O’Rahilly, the Irish Volunteer leader killed in action during the retreat from the GPO at Easter 1916. Many meetings of important players in the Rising were held at his home in the run-up to the action.Michael ...
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