First War Of Independence Commemoration In Clare

Padraig Óg Ó Ruairc

There will be an event to commemorate the first War of Independence in Clare this Sunday (25/02/18).

There will be an unveiling of a plaque dedicated to John Ryan who was the first person killed during the War of Independence in Clare.

Ryan was member of the IRA’s East Clare Brigade.

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He was shot dead by the RIC in Castlefergus near Newmarket-On-Fergys exactly 100 years ago this weekend.

Dr Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairic, a local historian and author, spoke to Gavin about the history of the war and the upcoming event.