Mondays at the Mess: ‘Inchicore and the Spanish Civil War’ by Fergus Whelan скачать в хорошем качестве

Mondays at the Mess: ‘Inchicore and the Spanish Civil War’ by Fergus Whelan

Mondays at the Mess is a series of talks at Richmond Barracks, Inchicore that celebrates the rich stories and experiences of the local community, past and present. Six men from Inchicore fought for the Spanish Republic in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939. Their endeavours are commemorated by a plaque in Inchicore. Of those six, Tony Fox, Mick May and Liam McGregor died in the conflict. At least one man who lived near James’s Street chose to fight for General Franco on the opposing side. In this Mondays at the Mess talk, historian Fergus Whelan examines the lives and motivations of these young men to understand why they chose to risk everything and make the ultimate sacrifice so far from home. What societal influences shaped the different outlooks of these young men in Ireland of the late 1930s? Fergus Whelan is an author and historian based in Dublin. He published books include ‘Dissent into Treason’ (Brandon Press, 2010), ‘God Provoking Democrat’ (New Island, 2015) and ‘May Tyrants Tremble’, (Irish Academic Press, 2020). He holds an M.Phil in Early Modern history from TCD and works as a tour guide at Richmond Barracks and 14 Henrietta Street. Richmond Barracks is a building of historical importance located in Inchicore. It is home to a library, garden, cafe and Culture Connects, a programme of cultural activities that celebrate the experiences and interests of the local communities and people. Culture Connects is a year-round programme that invites people in Dublin to try out new things. We offer ways for people to make and create together, to share ideas, and connect through culture and conversation. Culture Connects is made by Dublin City Council Culture Company Richmond Barracks is owned by Dublin City Council and run by Dublin City Council Culture company. Dublin City Council Culture Company runs cultural initiatives and buildings across the city with, and for, the people of Dublin. We collaborate with people, communities, cultural organisations, businesses, and Dublin City Council to embed cultural experiences and increase cultural participation throughout Dublin. Dublin City Council Culture Company was incorporated in March 2018. Our vision is for a Dublin where culture connects everyone and everything. Our mission is to connect people through culture and conversation to ignite imaginations and experiences. Find out more at dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie #CultureConnects #Dublin