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Recent Posts
- When John met Sarah – convict courtship
- Would you like to start genealogy blogging?
- My ancestor was from London – where do I start?
- Some happy finds
- The Factory above the Gaol – women convicts in 1818
- What did Mary do on Monday? Women’s work
- The cook, the thieves, the prostitute and the postillion – convicts transported to Australia
- Wealth for Toil – Australia Day challenge for 2012
- Family myths, cover-ups – what did Nicholas Delaney really do?
- What else was happening in Australia?
Past posts
Link to ‘A Rebel Hand’ website
A Rebel Hand: Nicholas Delaney of 1798 - the book
Tag Archives: Wicklow
The song that inspired ‘A Rebel Hand’
At Boolavogue as the sun was setting O’er the bright May meadows of Shelmalier, A rebel hand set the heather blazing and brought the neighbours from far and near. That’s the first verse of the song Boolavogue, which tells the … Continue reading
Posted in 1798, Nicholas Delaney
Tagged 1798, A Rebel Hand, Boolavogue, Boys of Wexford, Carnew, Father Murphy, history, Ireland, Nicholas Delaney, Wicklow
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The day we met the President
The Irish presidential election is in the news these days – it takes place on Thursday, 27 October 2011. There are seven hopefuls in the race, some more controversial than others. It reminds me of the day, 13 years ago, … Continue reading
Posted in 1798, Ireland
Tagged 1798, A Rebel Hand, Convict, Heritage, Ireland, Nicholas Delaney, Wicklow, Wicklow Gaol
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National Heritage Week in Ireland
This week (August 20 – 28) Ireland celebrates its national heritage. And 1798 is a major part of that history. So here are some events related to Nicholas Delaney’s life and the men he fought with. There’s a walk in … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland
Tagged 1798, Convict, Heppenstall, Heritage, Ireland, Twamley, Wicklow
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