Westmeath Decade of Centenaries

Decade of Centenaries commemorations/info for Westmeath (1912-23), coordinated by @westmeathcoco with support from @DeptCultureIRL. HiR: Ian Kenneally.

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Welcome to the Westmeath Decade of Centenaries Twitter account, where we will be posting material relevant to the 1912-23 period in Westmeath (with a special focus on events from 1921-23) as well as news of forthcoming commemorative initiatives. Follow us to stay in touch!

[Westmeath Heritage @Wmeathheritge]

Video about James (Seamus) Maguire (1889-1960) of Glenidan, Co. Westmeath who was appointed OC of the Irish Republican Army’s Mullingar Brigade in Nov 1920. His son Brian & granddaughter Síle are featured https://t.co/J1YvvCrn05 #DecadeofCentenaries @WestmeathDoC @DeptCulturelRL

[Paul Hughes @paolohughes]

1/ A hugely enjoyable five months as @DeptCulturelRL @WestmeathCoCo @WestmeathDoC Historian in Residence has come to an end. I've learned lots along the way and am lucky to have got the chance to showcase my county's history. Best of luck to Ian Kenneally in his forthcoming term.

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

While we're on the subject of revolutionary women, check out this piece from @paolohughes in the @WHExaminer earlier this year, focusing on the activities of north Westmeath Cumann na mBan stalwart Lizzie Leonard.
https://t.co/jpxNP4kcFF

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Great to see this collaboration between Historian in Residence @paolohughes and @sinead_mccoole and Kate Nevin of @DeptCulturelRL go live - a celebration of Westmeath women with special reference to the Truce, just over 100 years ago.

[Department of Culture, Communications and Sport @DeptCultureIRL]

‘Westmeath Women and The Truce’ is an article exploring the role of Westmeath women in the campaign for independence.

Developed by #Mná100 and @westmeathcoco with @paolohughes research.

To learn more visit https://t.co/Sna0w74O7D

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Last night's event marking the centenary of the Ginnell mission to Argentina, featuring WCC Historian in Residence @paolohughes, @AnnMarie_OBrien, Prof Dermot Keogh, @RLElissalde1, @DBarovero @USALLenguas @IrlEmbArgentina et al
@Centenaries @DeptCulturelRL
https://t.co/SGu9VBQ2jH

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Historian in Residence @paolohughes was delighted to talk to @MarikaMacCarv for our third Decade of Centenaries podcast, focusing on Marika's grandmother, Killucan native and former @LoretoMullingar student Eileen MacCarvill (née McGrane).

https://t.co/Ky9hczZOQs

[Paul Hughes @paolohughes]

The Truce came into effect 100 years ago this Sunday, so to mark this significant centenary I talked to my PhD supervisor, Prof @MarieMCole of @QUB_History for some local and national context. @WestmeathDoC @Wmeathheritge @DeptCulturelRL @westmeathcoco
https://t.co/3qbAy7bhcF

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Now on YouTube: our doc on the centenary of the burning of Moydrum Castle. Coming at the weekend: our second Decade of Centenaries podcast, focusing on the Truce which came into effect on 11 July 1921. Prof @MarieMCole of @QUB_History chats to @paolohughes https://t.co/2zcIVv07G1

[Paul Hughes @paolohughes]

Was delighted in my role as HiR with @WestmeathDoC to write this short film about the burning of Moydrum Castle 100 years ago and to collaborate with filmmaker Mark Bennett on its production. Thanks to @westmeathcoco and @DeptCulturelRL for support.

https://t.co/9O0En0cXcC

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Check out this week's edition of the @westmeathindo for Historian in Residence @paolohughes's survey of the history of Moydrum Castle and its destruction by the IRA #OTD July 3, 1921.

[Stately Home News @StatelyHomeNews]

#OTD 3 July 1921 pm #Centenary Creggan House, Athlone, Co Westmeath #BigHouseBurnt #IrishWarofIndependence. Built c1820. Owner Travers R Dames-Longworth, occupied by agent TH Montgomery. Demolished pre c1930.
https://t.co/Bqw4tRUYzN
https://t.co/aReTtznlrO
https://t.co/uAvXzxTX21

[Stately Home News @StatelyHomeNews]

#OTD 3 July 1921 am #Centenary Moydrum Castle, Athlone Co Westmeath #BigHouseBurnt #IrishWarofIndependence. Built 1812 for Viscount Castlemaine by R.Morrison. Owner A.Handcock, 5th Baron Castlemaine. Now ruin
https://t.co/QlXbfYEIjg
https://t.co/MXajut59MF
https://t.co/6MbQAFQzx7

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Check out our mini-documentary on the story of Moydrum Castle and its destruction #OTD 100 years ago, July 3, 1921. Film by @paolohughes and filmmaker Mark Bennett of https://t.co/ezykBH7CeF, supported by @westmeathcoco and @DeptCulturelRL. https://t.co/6zz3CQGBEQ

[Westmeath Heritage @Wmeathheritge]

The latest blog from Historian in Residence @paolohughes https://t.co/AZIzKvvP3E
#DecadeofCentenaries @westmeathcoco @whcclibrary @DeptCulturelRL

[Westmeath County Council @westmeathcoco]

Learn about the shooting of Head Constable James McElhill in Kilbeggan on 12 June 1921 in our latest #DecadeOfCentenaries blogpost by @paolohughes

https://t.co/wvV5HtLgro

Our Historian in Residence programme is supported by @DeptCulturelRL

#YourCouncil #Westmeath

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

Ahead of next month's centenary of the burning of Moydrum Castle by the IRA, @WestmeathDoC Historian in Residence @paolohughes was delighted to talk to 5th and 6th class pupils of St Ciaran's NS, Baylin online this morning about the history of the castle and the Handcock family.

[Century Ireland @CenturyIRL]

Who were the Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries and what impact did they have on the Irish War of Independence? Find out in our explainer: https://t.co/cSwQpeau9X

[Westmeath County Council @westmeathcoco]

Learn about a British cavalry sweep across Westmeath and the Midlands in May-June 1921 in our latest #DecadeOfCentenaries blogpost by @paolohughes

https://t.co/wvV5HtLgro

Our Historian in Residence programme is supported by @DeptCulturelRL

#YourCouncil #Westmeath

[Westmeath Decade of Centenaries @WestmeathDoC]

More files incoming from the Military Service Pensions Collection. Hopefully plenty more details on Westmeath veterans...

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

On May 25th 1921, at 12.55 pm, during the War of Independence, the IRA carried out an attack on the Custom House, Dublin. Nine people were killed. The building and its administrative records were completely destroyed. 100 years on, learn more 👇