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Grace Vandeleur Plunkett, née Gifford (b. Dublin, 4 March 1888; d. Dublin, 13 December 1955) was a cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator who was active in the Republican movement. Her marriage to Joseph Plunkett, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, a few hours before he was executed, is the subject of a popular Republican song, "Grace", written by Frank and Sean O'Meara in 1985.

Grace Vandeleur Plunkett, née Gifford (b. Dublin, 4 March 1888; d. Dublin, 13 December 1955) was a cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator who was active in the Republican movement. Her marriage to Joseph Plunkett, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, a few hours before he was executed, is the subject of a popular Republican song, "Grace", written by Frank and Sean O'Meara in 1985.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is an American former professional boxer,[1]philanthropist[2] and social activist.[2] Considered a cultural icon, Ali was perhaps one of the most idolized, vilified and complex public figures of the 20th century.[3][4] Originally known as Cassius Clay, Ali changed his name, after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, the same year his friend Malcolm X would leave, subsequently converting to traditional Islam; Ali would follow suit in the '70s.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is an American former professional boxer,[1]philanthropist[2] and social activist.[2] Considered a cultural icon, Ali was perhaps one of the most idolized, vilified and complex public figures of the 20th century.[3][4] Originally known as Cassius Clay, Ali changed his name, after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, the same year his friend Malcolm X would leave, subsequently converting to traditional Islam; Ali would follow suit in the '70s.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is an American former professional boxer,[1]philanthropist[2] and social activist.[2] Considered a cultural icon, Ali was perhaps one of the most idolized, vilified and complex public figures of the 20th century.[3][4] Originally known as Cassius Clay, Ali changed his name, after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, the same year his friend Malcolm X would leave, subsequently converting to traditional Islam; Ali would follow suit in the '70s.

Joseph Plunkett was the son of a count. He was a good scholar and a friend to Thomas MacDonagh. In fact, he and MacDonagh (with two others) established The Irish Review, a newspaper expressing their political views.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (4 March 1888 - 13 December 1955) was an Irish artist and cartoonist who was active in the Republican movement. She is mainly remembered for marrying Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Jail only a few hours before he was executed for his part in the 1916 Easter Rising.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (4 March 1888 - 13 December 1955) was an Irish artist and cartoonist who was active in the Republican movement. She is mainly remembered for marrying Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Jail only a few hours before he was executed for his part in the 1916 Easter Rising.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (4 March 1888 - 13 December 1955) was an Irish artist and cartoonist who was active in the Republican movement. She is mainly remembered for marrying Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Jail only a few hours before he was executed for his part in the 1916 Easter Rising.

Ali would continue his trek to boxing and, ultimately, social dominance in the coming years. His professional career began with a victory over Tunney Hunsaker on October 29, 1960, and would end some twenty-one years later with a loss to Trevor Berbick on December 11, 1981, only his fifth loss in more than two decades of professional boxing.

Venue: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland, 19th July, 1972. The prmoter Harold Conrad had always wanted to put on a Heavyweight fight in Ireland and did so, obtaining a guarantee of $200,000 for Ali to fight Al Blue Lewis, a game ex-con from Detroit.

James Connolly was a leading figure in recent Irish history. James Connolly played a leading part in the Easter Uprising of 1916 and his execution outraged many in Ireland. James Connolly was born in June 1868. For a man so linked to Irish history, Connolly was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

From London, the pair continued studying in France, first under André Lhote, then under Albert Gleizes. At this time, Evie Hone concerned herself with portraits, landscapes and (increasingly) abstract pictures. Returning home, Hone and Jellett held a joint exhibition at the Dublin Painters Gallery, largely featuring their new and highly abstract art.

From London, the pair continued studying in France, first under André Lhote, then under Albert Gleizes. At this time, Evie Hone concerned herself with portraits, landscapes and (increasingly) abstract pictures. Returning home, Hone and Jellett held a joint exhibition at the Dublin Painters Gallery, largely featuring their new and highly abstract art.

From London, the pair continued studying in France, first under André Lhote, then under Albert Gleizes. At this time, Evie Hone concerned herself with portraits, landscapes and (increasingly) abstract pictures. Returning home, Hone and Jellett held a joint exhibition at the Dublin Painters Gallery, largely featuring their new and highly abstract art.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Mary Plunkett (Irish Seosamh Máire Pluincéid, 21 November 1887 - 4 May 1916) was an Irish nationalist, poet, journalist, and a leader of the 1916 Easter Rising.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Mary Plunkett (Irish Seosamh Máire Pluincéid, 21 November 1887 - 4 May 1916) was an Irish nationalist, poet, journalist, and a leader of the 1916 Easter Rising.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Mary Plunkett (Irish Seosamh Máire Pluincéid, 21 November 1887 - 4 May 1916) was an Irish nationalist, poet, journalist, and a leader of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Padraig Pearse - a history article

Padraig Pearse - a history article

Padraig Pearse - a history article

Christoph Waltz, Actor: Inglourious Basterds. Christoph Waltz was born to Elisabeth Urbancic, a costume designer, and Johannes Waltz, a stage builder. He has 3 siblings. He was born into a theater family. His grandmother was the Viennese Burgtheater actress Maria Mayen, and his step-grandfather was fellow Burgtheater actor Emmerich Reimers.

THE SELF-proclaimed "Greatest of All Time," Ali had a pretty good idea of what he was talking about. He became the first man to win the heavyweight title three times and revolutionized the sport by introducing a style that went against many of the game's sacred teachings.

Patrick Henry Pearse (10 November 1879 - 3 May 1916), known to Irish nationalists as Pádraig Pearse or Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais, was a teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

Patrick Henry Pearse (10 November 1879 - 3 May 1916), known to Irish nationalists as Pádraig Pearse or Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais, was a teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

Evie Hone Wikipedia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Evie Hone (1894 - 1955) was a Dublin born Irish painter and stained glass artist. She was related to Nathaniel Hone and Nathaniel Hone the Younger. Her most important works are probably the East Window for the Chapel at Eton College, Windsor (1949-1952) and My Four Green Fields, now located in Government Buildings.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Evie Hone (1894 - 1955) was a Dublin born Irish painter and stained glass artist. She was related to Nathaniel Hone and Nathaniel Hone the Younger. Her most important works are probably the East Window for the Chapel at Eton College, Windsor (1949-1952) and My Four Green Fields, now located in Government Buildings.

Any chance of a section of photos/film of old Dublin. I am keeping a scrap book and I would love to retain memories of Dublin to show my children/grand children.please

Evie Hone was born on 22nd April 1894 in Clonskeagh, Dublin. Her father was a director of the Bank of Ireland. At age 11 she contracted Polio which left her with a severe disability for the rest of her life. Determined to study art, despite this, she began attending classes in London under Byam Shaw.

Wikipedia page on Tom Clarke

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thomas James "Tom" Clarke (Irish: Tomás Séamus Ó Cléirigh; 11 March 1858[1] - 3 May 1916) was an Irish revolutionary leader and arguably the person most responsible for the 1916 Easter Rising. A proponent of violent revolution for most of his life, he spent 15 years in prison.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thomas James "Tom" Clarke (Irish: Tomás Séamus Ó Cléirigh; 11 March 1858[1] - 3 May 1916) was an Irish revolutionary leader and arguably the person most responsible for the 1916 Easter Rising. A proponent of violent revolution for most of his life, he spent 15 years in prison.

Boxing is a lot of white men watching two black men beat each other up. Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali Page feat. Bio, photos, career record, links, videos...