Connection to Scariff Martyrs still as strong in East Clare 101 years on
WAR and murder in East Clare is evoked in Tomás Mac Conmara’s latest book, The Scariff Martyrs a project that was seventeen years in the making.
IRA
Feakle talks led to IRA ceasefire
Talks held in Feakle attended by leading Protestant clergymen and high ranking IRA members led to a two week ceasefire in December 1974. On December 10th, 1974, in the dark of night and with great risk attached to it, several cars containing clergymen, IRA leaders and Sinn Fein representatives crossed the border on route to …
Clare TD Violet-Anne stands by support for alleged IRA bomber John Downey
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: John Mangan Newly elected Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has stood by her remarks supporting the release of alleged IRA bomber John Downey on bail over a month ago.
