100 YEARS AGO: George Noble Plunkett wins Roscommon by-election

By Joseph E.A. Connell Jr Born in Dublin and educated in Nice, Clongowes Wood and Trinity College Dublin, George Noble Plunkett was founder and editor of the magazine Hibernia. In addition, he served as director of the National Museum, vice-president of the Royal Irish Academy and president of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. ... Read more

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