William J. Matthews, Ph.D., “A History of the IRA: Oglaigh na Heireann”
William J. Matthews, Ph.D., “A History of the IRA: Oglaigh na Heireann”
This Irish-language title for the “Irish Volunteers” of 1913 was retained when the Volunteers became known in English as the “Irish Republican Army” (IRA) during the War of Independence of 1919-1922. Ireland has had a long history of violent opposition to British occupation, and, in his talk, Dr. Matthews will discuss the rise of the