Ryan Collins
Stories of family members who were involved in the War of Independence, Civil War and World War 1
Stories of family members who were involved in the War of Independence, Civil War and World War 1
Family stories of the Revolutionary period and World War 2
A family story from the War of Independence
The story of Tom Barry
Riobard Langford, Irish Volunteer and member of the Gaelic League
A family story of the Black and Tans
The attack on Buratia House, Rosscarbery
The attack on Buratia House, Rosscarbery
Hid rebel in the bed with young child (under her toes)
Family story of Poland during World War 2
‘Tans and IRA would call to Great Great Grandfather’s house and demand food and horse and cart
Great Grandfather almost shot by IRA over talking about greyhounds
Family genealogy
Granny saved a corncrake and brought chicks home in apron
Great Grandfather had to drive cattle to fairs at night & hide under bridges to stop IRA stealing them
Family genealogy
Story of wedding in Dublin day before 1916 Rising & IRA man on the run without shoes (includes poems)
Great Grandfather was messenger in WW2
Relative’s involvement in War of Independence and interment in Spike Island
Story about Lusitania & Norwegian ships Torpedoed