Скачать или смотреть War of Independence Interview Series: Part 3

This is the third in a four part series on the War of Independence in Co. Wexford brought to you by Wexford County Council Public Library Service as part of the commemoration of the decade of centenaries.

The RIC formed an integral part of the British administration in Ireland. The RIC were the first line of defence against any challenge to British authority. In this episode Jarlath Glynn is joined by Michael Kelly from Wexford, who is the grandson of one of these RIC men.

On February 2nd, 2020, a ceremony took place in New Ross to honour Martin Doyle, VC. Jarlath is joined by Leighton Thomas, the great-grandnephew of Martin Doyle. Ronan McGreevy also joins Jarlath in this programme. Ronan has written about Martin Doyle and is an expert on Irish soldiers in World War 1.

This interview was originally broadcast 23rd March 2020 on South East Radio.

Wexford County Council Public Library and Archives Service offer a vibrant and exciting Decade of Centenaries programme for 2020 which has been approved by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

For more information on the full decade of centenaries programme please visit: https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries/...

Photo courtesy of Nicholas Furlong Collection.