The execution of Robert Erskine Childers Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the execution of Robert Erskine Childers, the British- born gun runner and father of former president Erskine Childers. Ireland • 23 Nov 22
Poetry and song at event to mark centenary of Civil War A cultural event to mark the centenary of the Civil War in Ireland has taken place in Dublin. Dublin • 17 Sep 22
First garda commissioner faced mutiny within weeks Mutinous rumblings provided a challenge to the authority of the newly established Garda Síochána in 1922, with the bitter divide between the pro and anti-Treaty … Decade of Commemorations • 27 Aug 22
The history behind the garda medal for bravery In 1923, then Garda Commissioner Eoin O'Duffy visited New York where he met a noted philanthropist and honorary Commissioner of the city's police department. Ireland • 27 Aug 22
Events in Clonakilty to mark death of Michael Collins A community programme of events to commemorate the death of Michael Collins 100 years ago will reach its height in Clonakilty, Co Cork, this weekend. Ireland • 20 Aug 22
Air Corps in Dublin flyover to mark centenary year The Air Corps has staged a flyover of Dublin to mark the 100th anniversary of its foundation. Ireland • 23 Mar 22
No public ceremony on historic day in capital On the afternoon of the handover of Dublin Castle to the Irish Free State, there was no public ceremony, nor did a flag fly over … Ireland • 16 Jan 22
President leads commemoration of 1916 Easter Rising The annual commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising has taken place in Dublin, led by President Michael D Higgins. Ireland • 04 Apr 21
100 years on from the Battle of Clonmult If the Kilmichael ambush, in which Tom Barry's flying column attacked a column of RIC Auxiliaries and killed 17 of them, had been the IRA's … Ireland • 19 Feb 21
100 years since burning of Cork by British forces One hundred years ago an ambush on an Auxiliary patrol at Dillon's Cross in Cork city on the night of 11 December 1920 preceded the … Decade of Commemorations • 11 Dec 20
