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War of Independence: Terence MacSwiney endured life of sacrifice; His inaugural speech in full

One hundred years ago this week, Terence MacSwiney was elected Lord Mayor of Cork following the murder of Tomas MacCurtain. Kieran McCarthy profiles his brief, but hugely influential, political career and we republish his inaugural speech from the Irish Examiner archives.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Terence MacSwiney: The life and times of a Cork martyr

One of the leading republican activists of his generation and often remembered for the circumstances of his death, Terence MacSwiney’s life reveals a complex character, says Robert Hume

Wed, 27 Mar, 2019

From O’Donovan Rossa funeral to the Civil War, the Capuchin order made their faces known

Members of the Capuchin order had key roles in the Irish revolution, writes Niall Murray

Fri, 09 Jun, 2017

Terence MacSwiney wedding gift on public display for first time

A magnificent gift which was given to former Lord Mayor of Cork Terence MacSwiney and his wife on their day of their wedding has gone on public display for the first time.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2017