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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.

Researchers at the County Clare Heritage Centre in the south west of Ireland have unearthed documentation to show one of Ali's great grandfathers came from the county town of Ennis. It seems Abe Grady, born around 160 years ago in County Clare, emigrated to the United States in the 1860s.

Researchers at the County Clare Heritage Centre in the south west of Ireland have unearthed documentation to show one of Ali's great grandfathers came from the county town of Ennis. It seems Abe Grady, born around 160 years ago in County Clare, emigrated to the United States in the 1860s.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Patrick Henry Pearse (also known as Pádraig Pearse; Irish: Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais; An Piarsach; 10 November 1879 - 3 May 1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Patrick Henry Pearse (also known as Pádraig Pearse; Irish: Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais; An Piarsach; 10 November 1879 - 3 May 1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Patrick Henry Pearse (also known as Pádraig Pearse; Irish: Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais; An Piarsach; 10 November 1879 - 3 May 1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

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

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.

We who speak here to-night are the voice of one of the ancient indestructible things of the world. We are the voice of an idea which is older than any empire and will outlast every empire.

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.

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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.

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.

"Life springs from death; and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations. The Defenders of this Realm have worked well in secret and in the open. They think that they have pacified Ireland. They think that they have purchased half of us and intimidated the other half.

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.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Patrick Henry Pearse (also known as Pádraig Pearse; Irish: Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais; An Piarsach; 10 November 1879 - 3 May 1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

Bust portrait of Muhammad Ali, World Journal Tribune photo by Ira Rosenberg Date 1967(1967)

Photo courtesy of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture In 1960, Cassius Clay launched his professional boxing career after a successful Olympics. Pictured is his Everlast head protector from the 5th Street Gym in Miami, where he trained for his first fight with Sonny Liston in 1964.

Portrait of Irish nationalist political activist Patrick Pearse

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Seán Mac Diarmada (February 28, 1883 - May 12, 1916) (born John MacDermott, usually used the name Sean MacDermott) was one of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland.