William O'Brien was a politician and trade unionist in Ireland. While rarely dominating the political spotlight, O'Brien was incredibly powerful and influential behind the scenes, maintaining a firm g
O'Brien, c. 1930
O'Brien in August 1918
British Army intelligence file for William O'Brien
W. T. Cosgrave
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William Thomas Cosgrave was an Irish politician who served as the President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932, Leader of the Opposition from 1932 to 1944, Leader of Fi
William O'Brien (trade unionist)
…seat at the 1938 general election. In 1930, O'Brien sought to have Leon Trotsky granted asylum in Ireland, but the head of the Free State government, W. T. Cosgrave, refused to allow it. In 1944, there was an attempt made by Labour branches in Dublin to welcome Larkin back into the party. This resulted in accusations…
Cosgrave, c.1920s
W. T. Cosgrave
Cosgrave (holding furled umbrella) visiting the sugar beet processing factory at Strawhall, County Carlow, October 1926
Cosgrave (standing, far-right, wearing the star and sash of the Order of Pope Pius IX) representing the Irish Free State at the 1926 Imperial Conference in London, along with King George V and the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, Canada, Newfoundland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa