Howth Gun running: The Asgard’s Story
The Asgard’s contribution to Irish history is considerable; the guns it delivered to Howth in 1914 would go on to arm the rebels…
1916 rising
1914 Gun-running: Quietly into Kilcoole
The story of the Asgard is rightly remembered as a significant event in the story of the 1916 Rising. But another shipment of guns…
The ‘Aud’ to be commemorated in new exhibition on Spike Island
The crew of the gun running ship the ‘Aud’ will be commemorated in a new permanent exhibition opening on Spike Island at…
1916 Rising: The coastal connection
This Easter weekend a momentous event in Irish history is remembered – that of course being the 1916 Rising. The Easter rebellion has…