Patrick Moran 1916 Society Strabane

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

The Patrick Moran 1916 Society Strabane would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone who took part in the 35th anniversary of OC Danny McCauley yesterday.

Our special thanks to the speakers, Ultan Mc Nulty and Peter Corrigan, who spoke so highly of Danny and his part in the struggle for Irish Freedom.

Sincere thanks also to the SMFB, as always you led us with dignity and musical encouragement. To Kevin Bobby McCauley, for being the soloist at the graveside.

Our deep gratitude to the Colour Party. Your commitment to honouring our dead volunteers never wanes, you lead with pride in every step.

Thank you to all the musicians who kept us entertained in Sigersons afterwards, and Brian Hairdoo for his musical talents.

To everyone who participated in any way, your continued support and loyalty will never be forgotten.

And finally, congratulations to Sean Mor on winning the bodhran.

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04/06/2026

"A Paddy and No More" — The Remarkable Story of Lord Edward FitzGerald.

On this day in 1798, Ireland lost one of its most unlikely heroes.
Lord Edward FitzGerald was born at Carton House, County Kildare — son of the Duke of Leinster, the most powerful aristocratic family in Ireland. He had every privilege that birth and fortune could offer. He chose to walk away from all of it.
After fighting for Britain in the American Revolutionary War, FitzGerald returned home with a changed outlook. Inspired by the ideals of the French and American revolutions, he joined the United Irishmen and dedicated himself to breaking Ireland free from British rule. He stripped away his titles, renounced his aristocratic identity, and described himself simply as "a Paddy and no more."
The British placed a £1,000 bounty on his head. On May 19th, 1798, he was betrayed by an informer and arrested in Dublin — shot twice in the struggle. He was taken to Newgate Prison, where infection set into his wounds. His family were denied access until his final hours.
When offered safe passage out of Ireland, he had refused:
"I am too deeply pledged to these men to be able to withdraw with honour."
He died on June 4th, 1798. He was just 34 years old. 🕯️

04/06/2026

The Patrick Moran Society are raffling this bodhran of Volunteer Danny McCauley, as part of their commemoration on Saturday.

One strip for £5 or 3 for £10.

The raffle will be held in Sigersons in the evening time.

Payments can be made to the following accounts.

PayPal

Revolut

The bodhran was designed and handcrafted by Siopa 16 Crafts.

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