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Grangegorman Lives: Patrick O'Daly

Thursday, 1 February 2024

On this day (1 February) in 1922, O’Daly orchestrated the handover of the Beggars Bush barracks from British troops. 

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Grangegorman Lives: Richard Carmichael

Monday, 1 January 2024

Next up in our series of Grangegorman lives is Richard Carmichael, surgeon, teacher and medical reformer. 

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Grangegorman Lives: Patrick Thomas Daly

Saturday, 2 December 2023

The next addition to our Grangegorman Lives series is Patrick Thomas Daly, born on this day (2 December) in 1870, trade unionist and republican.

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Grangegorman Lives: Dr Joseph Lalor

Thursday, 17 August 2023

The next addition to our Grangegorman Lives series is Dr Joseph Lalor (1811-1886), psychiatrist and Resident Medical Superintendent at the Richmond Asylum (1857-1886).

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Grangegorman Lives: Jennie Wyse Power

Monday, 24 April 2023

Our Grangegorman Lives series continues with Jennie Wyse Power (1858-1941), Governor of the Richmond District Lunatic Asylum.

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Grangegorman Lives: Dr Noel Browne

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

The next instalment in our Grangegorman Lives series is Dr Noel Browne (1915-1997) physician and politician remembered for his role as Minister for Health in the eradication of TB and his controversial proposal of the ‘...

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Grangegorman Lives: Dr Conolly Norman

Tuesday, 8 February 2022

The next addition to our Grangegorman Lives series is Dr Conolly Norman (1853-1908), psychiatrist and RMS, Richmond District Lunatic Asylum (1886-1908).

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Grangegorman Lives: Ethel Rhind

Friday, 26 November 2021

Our Grangegorman Lives series continues with Ethel Rhind (1877-1952), mosaic and stained-glass artist. 

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Grangegorman Lives: A Place in the Community

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

From the RTÉ Archives, this RTÉ Radio One Documentary ‘A Place in the Community’ is a special feature in the Grangegorman Lives series.

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Grangegorman Lives: Basil William Maturin

Monday, 26 July 2021

Our Grangegorman Lives series continues with Basil William Maturin (1847-1915), catholic priest and writer, who died on board the Lusitania.

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