1920 Cork hunger strike
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After the death of the Irish revolutionary Thomas Ashe on hunger strike Irish Republicans prisoners carried out several hunger strikes with their demands being granted. The 1920 Cork hunger strike occ
Hunger strikers memorial in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
John Crowley in 1910
Peter William Crowley Portrait
Terence MacSwiney
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Terence James MacSwiney was an Irish playwright, author and politician. He was elected as Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork during the Irish War of Independence in 1920. He was arrested by the British Gove
The MacSwineys on their wedding day. The best man Richard Mulcahy can be seen on the right.
Terence, Muriel and daughter Máire in circa May 1919
A bust of Terence MacSwiney outside Cork City Hall. The text, written in Irish, translates as: Terence MacSwiney 1879–1920 Teachta Dála Lord Mayor of Cork 20 March – 25 October 1920