A new book on the 1923 election notes the Farmers Party’s traction and the role of women, writes Pauline MurphyVying for Victory: The 1923 General Election in the Free State is the first book to focus on the pivotal election at the end of the Irish Civil War.Newly published by
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The South Kilkenny Historical Society recently welcomed back historian Liz Gillis to south Kilkenny to deliver a lecture on civilian experiences of the Irish Civil War – ‘Unheard Voices of the Civil War: The Civilian Experience.’
<p>By Richard McElligott
On the 11 September, 1921 the Dublin and Kilkenny hurlers meet in that year’s Leinster final. It was a match more notable for the iconic photographs of a beaming Michael Collins being introduced to the players than Dublin’s eight points victory. Accompanied by his old friend and</p>