commerations

The uneasy relationship between unionists and the RIC…

Ulster University on June 30, 2020, 9:00 am | Readers 4217

Dr Adrian Grant is a Lecturer in Policy at UU Opinion: the complexity of events in Ireland a century ago does not lend itself to generalised statements about unionist history The extent of the recent controversy around the proposed state commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and the Dublin Metropolitan Police was largely unexpected. Some went so far as to say it contributed to Fine Gael’s poor showing in the February general election. Much has been written about this …

The Decade of BIG Dates ( and little ones too )

Drumlins Rock on December 14, 2011, 12:36 pm | Readers 1263

Not the romantic kind, nor the edible one’s but anniversaries of significant events. Many are looking forwards to the years between 2012 and 2022 to commerate or celebrate various past events, others are equally dreading them, in particular the, 1916-2016 Easter Rising & Somme Commerations come to mind. But these are not the only significant dates coming up and I suggest we compile a list of some of the lesser known events worthy of our attention, as well as the big ones, we …