Description
Many people who know the story of the 1916 Rising have heard the harrowing account of the wedding of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Gaol, on the day before his execution for his part in leading the Rising. However, what is not so well known is that Grace has five sisters, all of whom were involved in the Irish nationalist movement, including Muriel who was married to Thomas MacDonagh, and Nellie and Kate who were both imprisoned for their Republican activities.
Unlikely Rebels tells the story of the sisters, who were, by virtue of their forebears and training, most unlikely Irish rebels. The daughters of staunchly unionist parents and rasied in the Protestant faith, all of them embraced the Republican movement wholeheartedly. When the opportunity arose for them to play their part in the struggle for Ireland's freedom, they seized it, despite the hardship and in some cases tragedy it brought them.
About the Author
Anne Clare graduated with an MA in English from UCD in 1960 and was a verbatim reporter for the Referee and Advisory Committee who determined claims under the IRA (Pensions) Acts. She then became a teacher and worked in Wesley College, in Skerries Holy Faith Convent and finally in St Mary's Secondary School, Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin until retirement.
Book Information
ISBN 9781856357128
Author Anne Clare
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint The Mercier Press
Publisher The Mercier Press
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 135mm * 26mm
Unlikely Rebels tells the story of the sisters, who were, by virtue of their forebears and training, most unlikely Irish rebels. The daughters of staunchly unionist parents and rasied in the Protestant faith, all of them embraced the Republican movement wholeheartedly. When the opportunity arose for them to play their part in the struggle for Ireland's freedom, they seized it, despite the hardship and in some cases tragedy it brought them.
About the Author
Anne Clare graduated with an MA in English from UCD in 1960 and was a verbatim reporter for the Referee and Advisory Committee who determined claims under the IRA (Pensions) Acts. She then became a teacher and worked in Wesley College, in Skerries Holy Faith Convent and finally in St Mary's Secondary School, Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin until retirement.
Book Information
ISBN 9781856357128
Author Anne Clare
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint The Mercier Press
Publisher The Mercier Press
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 135mm * 26mm
