Maynooth Through the Ages 2024: Dr Seamus Cullen

'Revolution in Maynooth, 1912-1923,' by Dr Seamus Cullen.
This illustrated presentation will outline the impact of the Irish Revolution, 1912-1923, on the town of Maynooth. The critical role of Maynooth College, together with details of the ambush of Crown Forces, the re-establishment of an RIC/Black and Tan barrack, and the recapture of the town by the National Army following the fall of Dublin will be described. The aftermath of the conflict - the fatalities, and the effect on the town - will also be examined.
[Recorded in Maynooth University Library, 26th February 2024]