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Founder and director of history consulting company, History Link, http://historylink.ie. Columnist and editor of 'On this Day' with The Irish News.

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Rees Abandons Devolution Attempts – On This Day in 1976 Secretary of State Merlyn Rees announces end to NI Convention

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07.03.2026 11:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Irish "Football Team" That Was Actually an IRA Hit Squad
The Irish "Football Team" That Was Actually an IRA Hit Squad YouTube video by The Irish History Boys

On this week's The Irish History Boys episode, Tim McGarry and I discuss the 1926 Sinn FΓ©in split that led to the formation of Fianna FΓ‘il and the 1922 arrests of Monaghan Gaelic footballers that sparked intense violence in the North. youtu.be/A9OR0DlUyKg?...

06.03.2026 09:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering John Redmond – On This Day in 1926 Topics and Thoughts – John Redmond - March 6 1926

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06.03.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Craigavon Vote on Sunday Play – On This Day in 1976 Craigavon vote on Sunday play - March 5 1976

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05.03.2026 08:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Penny in Pound for TrΓ³caire – On This Day in 1976 Trocaire - β€œIt’s my world, too” - March 3 1976

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03.03.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Northern Ireland in 1976: The Collapse of the Convention and the Move to Direct Rule.
Northern Ireland in 1976: The Collapse of the Convention and the Move to Direct Rule. YouTube video by The Irish History Boys

On this week's episode of The Irish History Boys, Tim McGarry and I discuss the collapse of the Constitutional Convention in early 1976 and the financial viability of Northern Ireland since its inception in 1921. youtu.be/NgFIwvOEgxQ?...

27.02.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s Irish News article on the talks during the height of the Troubles in the 1970s between the IFA and the FAI to have one Irish football team. www.irishnews.com/opinion/corm...

27.02.2026 09:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New sex discrimination law set to outlaw workplace inequality in Northern Ireland - On This Day in 1976 Sex bias may soon be outlawed in North - February 26 1976

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26.02.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northern Ireland unemployment fund crisis exposes reliance on British Treasury support - On This Day in 1926 Gift – or loan – from British government to Northern government - February 25 1926

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25.02.2026 09:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cosgrave faces DΓ‘il motion of β€˜alarm and disapproval’ over Morning Post letter on Free State fiscal talks - On This Day in 1926 Cosgrave’s letter – The β€œAlarm and Disapproval” motion before Dail - February 23 1926

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23.02.2026 09:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Frank Stagg funeral sparks bitter row between family, Sinn FΓ©in and government - On This Day in 1976 Sinn Fein can stage burial, says Stagg’s wife - February 21 1976

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21.02.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish bishops condemn β€˜dancing craze’ and moral decline - On This Day in 1926 β€œModern Dancing” - February 20 1926

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20.02.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Attacks on SDLP leaders’ homes condemned as β€˜sinister’ - On This Day in 1976 Sinister attacks on SDLP members - February 19 1976

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19.02.2026 09:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free State courts retain wigs and gowns despite dissent from Chief Justice - On This Day in 1926 Wigs and Gowns – Recommendations of Free State Committee as to Judicial Attire - February 18 1926

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18.02.2026 08:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shock and revulsion after UDA murders of three women in Ligoniel - On This Day in 1976 Heinous slaughter of three women stuns community - February 17 1976

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17.02.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Christopher Ewart-Biggs Literary Prize shortlist revealed Shortlist β€˜highlights the depth of analysis brought to bear on various aspects of recent Irish history’, says Prof Roy Foster

Honoured for my book The Root of All Evil: The Irish Boundary Commission to be amongst great company in the short-list for the Ewart-Biggs Literary Prize. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

16.02.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Border toll row erupts as Louth council calls for tax on Northern lorries - On This Day in 1926 Lorries and the Border - February 16 1926

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16.02.2026 09:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Appeals for calm after Belfast riots following Frank Stagg’s death – On This Day in 1976 Stagg would not want innocents to suffer – Devlin - February 14 1976

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14.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s Irish News article on the 50th anniversary of the death from hunger strike of Frank Stagg and a look at the use of hunger strikes by the Irish Republican movement during the 20th century. www.irishnews.com/opinion/corm...

13.02.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Irish Hunger Strikes and Splenetic Denunciations
Irish Hunger Strikes and Splenetic Denunciations YouTube video by The Irish History Boys

On this week's episode of The Irish History Boys, Tim McGarry and I discuss the 50th anniversary of the death of Frank Stagg on the 62nd day of his hunger strike and a history of hunger strikes within the republican movement during the 20th century. youtu.be/6RhNuHTutm8?...

12.02.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Frank Stagg dies on hunger strike as calls grow for humane treatment – On This Day in 1976 Frank Stagg’s plight a matter for sadness - February 12 1976

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12.02.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mussolini rebukes Germany as tensions rise over South Tyrol – On This Day in 1926 Mussolini warns off League in its dispute with Germany - February 11 1926

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11.02.2026 09:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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David Trimble brands UUUC talks a charade amid Stormont negotiations – On This Day in 1976 UUUC motives only a charade, Vanguard’s David Trimble says - February 10 1976

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10.02.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Belfast newspapers accused of stirring alarm over Free State affairs – On This Day in 1926 Unionist newspapers and creating diversions - February 9 1926

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09.02.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish Bishops Call Day of Reparation Amid Ongoing Violence in Northern Ireland - On This Day in 1976 Day of Reparation for current crimes - February 7 1976

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07.02.2026 09:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free State Minister Denies Rumours of Abolishing Customs Barrier with Northern Ireland - On This Day in 1926 The Customs Barrier – Free State Minister denies that it is to be β€œabolished”. - February 6 1926

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06.02.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Irish Independence asserted with coins and customs
Irish Independence asserted with coins and customs YouTube video by The Irish History Boys

In the latest episode of The Irish History Boys, Tim McGarry and I discuss the death of Anthony Reavey, the third brother to die following a Loyalist attack and the Free State asserting its independence through coins and the Supreme Court.
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05.02.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cardinal Conway Attends Funeral of Anthony Reavey and Praises Family’s Forgiveness - On This Day in 1976 Funeral of third Reavey brother - February 5 1976

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05.02.2026 09:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peers Back Inquiry into Irish Land Purchase as Editorial Attacks Former Landlords - On This Day in 1926 Peers and β€œPledges” - February 4 1926

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RSPCA Announces Opposition to Fox Hunting and Bird Shooting for Sport - On This Day in 1976 Fox hunting and bird shooting get RSPCA veto - February 3 1976

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