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Dublin / Re: Any stories/info from 1916 -1922
« on: Saturday 12 November 11 21:22 GMT (UK)  »
I have just come across a reference to a raid for shells on Rudge-Whitworth Stephen's Green at some stage between 1920- 1921 and was wondering of any rootschat members have had heard of it before or if there was any information out there about it. I get the impression from images online that it was a bicycle shop on Stephen's Green North and so I am wondering why it would be raided for shells?!

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Dublin / Re: Any stories/info from 1916 -1922
« on: Sunday 06 November 11 14:04 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks for the welcome CSM. I look forward to finding out more about E Coy 2nd Battalion. My research is only in the early stages but I have seen Tom Ennis’s name mentioned several times. I think Michael Smyth lived in the Summerhill area of Dublin during that period.  I will try to find out more. Thanks for telling me about your site. I will keep an eye out for anything with your family mentioned and will let you know if anything crops up.

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Dublin / Re: Any stories/info from 1916 -1922
« on: Sunday 06 November 11 13:27 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Gary, Thanks for your reply. I got my original information from Michael Smyth’s application for his pension and the statements given and letters written by others supporting his application. I am delighted to hear that there is a Custom House Group on Facebook and I will look that up. I also hope to look up his military records.  I am only at the early stages of my research and I know it will be a long process but if the past week is anything to go by, I am sure it will be most rewarding. Thanks for your help.

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Dublin / Re: Any stories/info from 1916 -1922
« on: Saturday 05 November 11 22:22 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, I recently came across some information about my great grandfather Michael Smyth and it triggered my curiosity. fascinating reading! Now I am keen to find out as much as possible about him and his activities during 1916-1922. As far as I know he was a member of E Company 2ND Battalion Dublin Brigade and involved in the burning of the Custom House and the escape of three men from Kilmainham Jail. Until now my knowledge of that era in Irish history was vague but now I that have discovered some details it has come alive and I am keen to find out more. Any access to information, photos or advice on how to find out more would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime I am enjoying the wealth of information given by members posts. Thanks!

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