Edition 110 of Century Ireland is out on 27 September with all the news from 100 years ago.
Huge crowds attend funeral of Thomas Ashe
Dublin, 30 September 1917 - Up to 40,000 people attended the funeral today of the Republican Thomas Ashe, who died on 25 September at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, five hours after being admitted from Mountjoy Jail, where he had been on hunger strike.
Death of Thomas Ashe dominates Irish newspapers
8 October 1917 - The controversial death of hunger striker Thomas Ashe, has filled the news and editorial pages of the local press across Ireland.
Many of newspapers disposed to the cause of Irish nationalism agree that Mr Ashe’s death, and the circumstances surrounding it, have further damaged the standing of the Irish Parliamentary Party, which has already been defeated in a series of by-election results this year. Some have put more vehemently than that.
Unrest in Cork as treatment of prisoners raises political temperature
Cork, 28 September 1917 - Trouble flared last night on the streets of Cork City when groups of young Sinn Féiners attacked police with stones and broken slates.
Role of Irish press censor criticised
Dublin, 9 October 1917 - The role of the Irish press censor has come under scrutiny after the department was criticised by the Irish Independent.
National Volunteers hold conference in Dublin
Dublin, 29 September 1917 - The Irish National Volunteers has held its first convention since Easter 1915. The gathering took place at the Mansion House in Dublin and was chaired by the acting Inspector General, Major Crean.
Unrest in Cork as treatment of prisoners raises political temperature
Cork, 28 September 1917 - Trouble flared last night on the streets of Cork City when groups of young Sinn Féiners attacked police with stones and broken slates.
Finland set to become an independent state
Petrograd, 8 October 1917 - Finland is set to become an independent state, according to reports from Petrograd in Russia.
Having previously been a duchy within the Russian Empire, the status of Finland has been unclear in the aftermath of Russia’s revolution earlier this year which resulted in the downfall of the Tsarist regime.
Can colour be curative?
London, 6 Oct 1917 - A curious experiment is being carried out on a ward at military hospital for officers in London.
Mr Prosser, a designer and colour specialist, is testing the practical effects of colour on the wellbeing of patients.
Should bicycles be licensed?
London, 8 October 1917 - The head of a major bicycle manufacturing firm has suggested that the Government should consider the introduction of licenses for every bicycle.
