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Here at last! A link to the episode of BBC TV’s Story of Ireland which deals with the Rebellion of 1798 and the United Irishmen.
Earlier this year, this four-part series presented by Fergal Keane took us at some speed through the history of the island of Ireland.
I posted my thoughts at the time it was transmitted (May 30th, 2011) but I’d love to know what you think.
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About rebelhand
A Rebel Hand is:
about Nicholas Delaney, Irish rebel of 1798, sentenced to death, reprieved, transported as a convict to New South Wales, roadbuilder, innkeeper, farmer and ancestor.
My great-great-great grandfather.
Also about the historical background to his life story, in Ireland and Australia.
Other ancestors transported to Australia, like Sarah Marshall, John Simpson and James Thomas Richards, pop up as well.
