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Stephen Poleon lives in Blackpool, Lancashire, with wife Dawn, daughter Shannon, and Smudge the Cat. His major interest is the impact the Easter Rising had on the citizens of Dublin, and is researching it extensively. Stephen has also researched and written on the history of the West Indian community in Preston, Lancashire.

Irish History

Easter 1916 | How Dublin’s Citizens Coped with Hunger During the Rising

Stephen Poleon Apr 10, 2016 0

Glasnevin Cemetery has, controversially, unveiled a wall of remembrance which lists the names of all those known to have died during the 1916 Rising. Critics claimed it was wrong to include the dead from both sides of the conflict. But…

Irish History

Easter 1916 | Looting and mayhem

Stephen Poleon Mar 28, 2016 0

As the sun rose on over Dublin city on Easter Monday 1916, few could have guessed it was the dawn of a day that would transform Irish life forever. After the rebellion that burst into flames that day, things would never be quite the same…

Irish History

Easter 1916 | Real Life on the Streets of Dublin

Stephen Poleon Mar 18, 2016 0

A battle is raging over the future of a group of houses in Dublin city centre. And today the Irish High Court has come down on the side of those trying to save the buildings. It's a victory for, among others, James Connolly Heron, grandson…