DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MITCHELS OF DUNGIVEN
November 9, 2011 by New York State Board
Filed under Historical Happenings
John Mitchel was born to a radical Presbyterian minister, in Dungiven, Ireland, in 1815. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and became a lawyer and journalist. An outspoken nationalist, his love for Ireland led him to establish the United Irishman newspaper in 1848, but his impassioned articles soon led to his arrest on a charge [...]
The Bloody Shamrock
July 22, 2011 by Mike McCormack
Filed under Historical Happenings
Before the Civil War, the 69th NY State Militia regiment, was commanded by Sligo-born Michael Corcoran. On November 15 1860, he was arrested for refusing to parade the 69th before the visiting Prince of Wales. Less than two months later, on January 9, 1861 Fort Sumter was fired on and everything changed. The commander of [...]
Did You Know About The Mitchels of Dungiven?
November 21, 2006 by Mike McCormack
Filed under Historical Happenings
John Mitchel was born to a radical Presbyterian minister, in Dungiven, Ireland, in 1815. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and became a lawyer and journalist. An outspoken nationalist, his love for Ireland led him to establish the United Irishman newspaper in 1848, but his impassioned articles soon led to his arrest on a charge [...]
