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This is an illustration published in the Illustrated London News on January 16, 1847. The illustration depicts the Society of Friends Soup House in Cork County. The Society of Friends, also referred to as Quakers, quickly saw the need for relief in…

Even though there seems to be some ill ideas about De Valera, he does deserve the benefit of the doubt. He stated multiple times that his purpose for neutrality was to keep Ireland safe. De Valera stated, “We are fully aware that this policy does not…

This image is a notice from the Poor Relief Commissioners of Dublin to Cork Poor Law Union. The Commissioners are recommending setting up Soup Kitchens to feed those who were suffering from starvation. At first glance it seems like a simple…

The fact that the Irish declared neutrality in the war seemed to not matter much to the Germans. It is important to note that since Northern Ireland was part of Great Britain, they were technically at war despite the declaration of Irish Neutrality.…

The above newspaper article from the Irish Times represents a major controversy involving Ireland shortly after Hitler’s death. De Valera, despite his vow of neutrality throughout the war, he went to the German Legation to offer condolences for…

Henry VII of England is also known as Henry Tudor. Henry’s family is of the Lancastrian line, making him a claimant to the throne of England. After the death of King Edward IV of England, the fight for the throne once again resumed. Henry faced King…

These images are clippings from The Times (London, Greater London, England). The first image is Alexis Soyer's complete letter to the editor which includes two of his soup recipes. He believed that id followed they would be beneficial to the poor as…

This proclamation of martial law was posted closely following the events of the bloody Easter Rising of 1916. This order was issued from the Castle of Dublin, the basic headquarters of the British presence in Ireland. This proclamation is a strong…

Brendan Finucane was also known as Patty. He was born in Dublin in October of 1920. He died in the RAF (British Royal Air Force) in July of 1942. This photograph of Brenan represents the group of Irish young men who fought in World War Two with the…

In 1499, Perkin Warbeck confessed to Henry VII of England about his true identity. He was the son of John Osbeck and Katherine de Faro. When he arrived in Ireland, he was assumed to be a wealthy man because of his attire he was assumed to be the Duke…