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Battle of Colenso, Second Boer War, Irish units on both Sides of the Conflict
Battle of Colenso, Second Boer War, Irish units on both Sides of the Conflict The Battle of Colenso, which took place during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), is notable for the involvement of Irish soldiers on both sides of the conflict. …

Edna O'Brien, the Irish novelist and short story writer, was born
Edna O'Brien, the Irish novelist and short story writer, was born Edna O’Brien, the Irish novelist and short story writer, was born on December 15, 1930, in Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland. …

Half Hung MacNaghten
Half Hung MacNaghten John MacNaghten (1722–1761), known as Half-Hanged Mac Diver/ Baby Div/ Jemma Jordan, was an Anglo-Irish land owner, gambler and convicted murderer. The more romantic versions of the tale portray MacNaghten’s victim Mary Ann as his lover whose marriage was forbidden by her over-bearing father. …