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(La Pasionaria)

Brigadista memorial removed - Irish News, 20 August 2010
Irish News 20 August 2010

• UNEXPLAINED: A bust commemorating Irish volunteers in the Spanish Civil War has been removed from its plinth in Belfast's Writers' Square. The bust is dedicated to the XV International Brigade which fought against fascism during the 1936-39 war. The monument was officially unveiled in November 2008 by 92-year-old Bob Doyle, an Irish veteran who fought with the International Brigades. It was unclear last night how long ago the bust had been removed and whether it had been stolen. The International Brigade Commemoration Committee, who organised the monument's unveiling two years ago, could not be contacted last night PICTURE: CoIm O'Reilly

Mystery Solved! The bust was removed due to some minor damage. Repairs will be made in the next few weeks, and the memorial WILL be back before the end of September 2010. CC
Memorial Event 5 December 2009

"We live in strange times, with le Pen, Fortuyn and the BNP demonstrating fascism is not dead. We must be vigilant in fighting fascism and racism every day.”

Jack Jones - 5th November, 2002

"I am here to make you boil with anger, the powers that supported Franco in Spain are still active today and their reach is global."

Bob Doyle 12th September, 2006



The intention here is to collect together articles and research on Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-39. See the Navigation Menu on your left for links to the four main "Sources" pages. Also the link to the Site Index will bring you to an ordered list of links to all the documents. Most of the photos and images on the site can be viewed by going to the Gallery.

Also you can contact me by going to the Email page or signing the Guestbook.

There should not be any unauthorised commercial use of this material. In those cases where copyright has stayed with the original author, this will be indicated at the particular page, please follow their conditions. They did the hard, original work, so should be credited.

Anyone with additional documents, reports, images, etc. should please pass them them onto me. Thanks, Ciaran Crossey.


Roll of Honour for September and December

This is a Roll of Honour of soldiers from Ireland who died fighting for the Spanish Republic at this time of the year.
Additional Information would be gratefully received.

SurnameFirst nameOriginDied
BoyleDannyBelfast7th Sept 1938
DalyPeterWexford5th Sept 1937
DomeganJames CBelfast23rd September 1938
FullerGeorge Norman DruryMaidenhead23rd September 1938
GormanGeorgeDerry23rd September 1938
KerrThomas ABelfast September 1938
McGrathHenry (Harry)Belfast23rd September 1938
McGregorLiam (William Scott)Dublin23rd September 1938
MurphyJames PatrickDublin4th September 1938
NaltyJohn (Jack)Dublin23rd September 1938
O'FlahertyThomas Ireland via USA September 1938
WoulfeJimLimerick4th September 1937
BarryJack "Blue" (William)Australia-DublinDec. 1936
ConroyFrankKildare28th Dec 1936
FoleyJimDublin28th Dec 1936
FoxTonyDublin28th Dec. 1936
MayMickDublin28th Dec. 1936
MeehanJohnGalway28th Dec. 1936
NolanMichaelDublin28th Dec. 1936
PattenTommyAchill16-17th Dec. 1936
WoodThomas D (Tommy)Dublin29th Dec. 1936
This revamped site was only possible with the hard work of Gerry Malone - thanks to him for the time and effort he put in. Much appreciated. If anyone notices broken links, or if anything is missing, please notify us by Guestbook or email. Thanks. Ciaran Crossey



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