Joseph MacDonagh Centenary Weekend
On 23 – 25th September 2022, with funding from the Tipperary De
This photo was taken on the evening of Christmas Day at the entrance to the 1916 Memorial Garden in Cloughjordan. Members of the Cloughjordan Heritage Group placed a candle in tribute to Joe MacDonagh, youngest brother of Thomas, on the anniversary of his death on Christmas Day 1922.
Critically ill on December 22nd, during the Civil War, Joe was removed from Mountjoy Jail to the Mater Hospital, where he was treated for acute appendicitis. Syncope from shock was recorded as the cause of is death, three days later. He was laid to rest in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Described by his contemporary, Máire Ní Shúiligh, as being ‘gifted with a brilliant wit and a lively mind’ his life’s achievements, though still in his thirties and married with three children, included; Civil Servant, Schoolmaster, Insurance Broker, elected MP, member of the first Dáil Éireann representing North Tipperary, and member of Dublin Corporation are documented in the Thomas MacDonagh Museum.
On 23 – 25th September 2022, with funding from the Tipperary De
Fundraising is a key activity for the Museum, and the annual stre
Thomas MacDonagh Museum in Cloughjordan invites you to create dig
Who We Are: Tori McMorran and Karen Smith are Volunteers involved
Director Tori McMorran represented Thomas MacDonagh Museum at the
Thomas MacDonagh Museum in Cloughjordan invites you to create dig
Presented by Cloughjordan Heritage Group The Cloughjordan Heritag
Cloughjordan Heritage Group presents a talk given by Liz Gillis,
