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JOHN DEVOY, author of the acclaimed 'alternative' travel book, Quondam: Travels In A Once World, will be in Charlie Byrne's Bookshop to sign copies of the book on Friday November 8.

In September 1867, 50 Fenians attacked a prison van at Hyde Road, Manchester, intent on releasing their comrades Thomas Joseph Kelly, a Galwegian, and Timothy Deasy. An unarmed police sergeant, Charles Brett was shot dead and 26 men were tried for partaking in the attack.

The Galway City Council has agreed to display copies of the 1916 Proclamation in all its public buildings as part of its commemoration of the Easter Rising.

A classic of modern Irish theatre, Catalpa takes to the stage at Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday February 17 at 8pm. Catalpa is the story of the daring 1875 whaleship rescue of six Irish prisoners from the British penal colony in Fremantle, Western Australia. Catalpa is about heroes and visionaries, political intrigue and personal loyalty, with hot romance, mixed-up rebels, and battles at sea - an epic adventure story that challenges the nature of heroism.

One hundred years ago, a series of dramatic events caused turmoil in Ireland, and made rebellion practically inevitable.

The Fenians of Johnstown closed a 12 year gap by beating Lisdowney in the Minor Roinn B county final on Sunday. The five point victory was well deserved for the Fenians who fought off a strong challenge from Lisdowney.

The Fenians of Johnstown closed a 12 year gap by beating Lisdowney in the Minor Roinn B county final on Sunday. The five point victory was well deserved for the Fenians who fought off a strong challenge from Lisdowney.