What 'children of the nation' really means

THE 1916 Proclamation included a promise that the Irish Republic would "cherish all the children of the nation equally".

What 'children of the nation' really means
Sat, 15 Apr, 2006 - 01:00

In discussions in the media this is being misinterpreted as applying to Irish children and their rights.

It referred to the hope expressed in 1798 by the leader of the United Irishmen, Theobald Wolfe Tone, that the three strands of our nation - Catholic, Protestant and Dissenter - could come together in peace, harmony and reconciliation in a free Irish Republic.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

More in this section

Gareth O'Callaghan Ireland's Classic Hits Letters to the Editor: I was really touched by Gareth O’Callaghan’s wise words on ageing
Senior woman holding mobile phone while adjusting the thermostat on the radiator at home Letters to the Editor: Older people are particularly vulnerable to energy poverty 
Letters to the Editor: Access to care a matter of geography Letters to the Editor: Access to care a matter of geography
CourtsYour ViewPlace: BrughaPlace: Roebuck Road Dublin 14Person: Theobald Wolfe TonePerson: Máire MacSwineyOrganisation: Irish Republic
<p>Samia al-Atrash holding the remains of one of her sister's children from the Khoder family, killed in an Israeli bombardment in Rafah in Gaza on October 21, 2023. Picture: Said Khatib/AFP/Getty </p>

Letters to the Editor: Slaughter of the innocents is the new normal

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited