Blood on the Banner: The Republican Struggle in Clare 1913-1923

by Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc

Book Overview

In May 1915, Ernest Blythe was appointed as an organiser for the Irish Volunteers by Volunteer headquarters and was sent to Clare to train the Cloonagh and Kilfenora Volunteers. The authorities were well informed about Blythe's activities in Clare. He established Irish Volunteer companies at Doolin and Liscannor and supplied the Crusheen company with seven rifles. Because of his success in organising and arming the Clare Volunteers, Blythe was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1856356132
• ISBN13: 9781856356138
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Mercier Press
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.2" x 8.3"