Untold Stories of the War of Independence in North Clare outlining the effects of the conflict on the local population
a talk by Colm Hayes on Monday, 27th February 2023 at 8pm. Tickets on the door, €5
Following further research into the War of Independence, Colm Hayes, author of “North Clare’s
Fight for Irish Freedom”, will present some new information on the Revolutionary period in North
Clare.
Among the stories outlined will be :
* An unusual family situation brought about by the conflict;
* The unsung heroes - the medical practitioners of the time;
* Increased defiance of the Authorities in 1917;
* The exploits of members of Cumann na mBan;
* An example of the tragic effect of the War on a North Clare family.