This Historical Songbook tells the true story of the Irish heroes and their brave and daring deeds in events leading up to, and participating in the Great War and the Fight for Irish Freedom between the years (1913 – 1923). The following writings deal specifically with historical events which took place in Tullamore, Offaly and south Westmeath, which were mirrored throughout Ireland during those turbulent years. The contents of this book are a tribute to that wonderful generation . Historical Songbook of events which took place in Offaly, Westmeath and throughout Ireland from 1913 to 1923.
Includes history of Ireland up to 1913 and the true untold story of The Great Hunger 1847 ~ 1852
The Great War 1914 to 1918 and strong Offaly connections.The Tullamore Incident March 20, 1916 (first shots fired by Irish Volunteers Peader Bracken and Seamus O’Brennan) a month before The Easter Rising.
The Easter Rising April 24, 1916 and strong Offaly connections.
The War of Independence in Offaly and Ireland Jan 21, 1919 to July 11, 1921.
The Civil War in Offaly and Ireland June 28, 1922 to May 24, 1923.
