Genealogies & Family Histories of 1916 Leaders

Coinciding with the centenary of the 1916 Rising, this course will look at its more prominent participants in terms of their family backgrounds. Using genealogical and historical methodologies, we will examine the ancestral origins, social status, political affiliations, accomplishments, interactions and other aspects of the families of leading rebellion figures. Those selected for special examination will be firstly the seven signatories of the 1916 Proclamation, … Continue reading Genealogies & Family Histories of 1916 Leaders