IRA Captain Martin Hogan.

by Larry Fri Apr 04, 2008 15:07

This has brought back memories for me
from tipp originally but now living in donnycarney -can well remember my dad telling us kids about Captain Hogan
well done on this comemoration - i'll be there in memory of my dad .

by Sharon . - Individual . Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:29

Hi Larry !

Thanks for that comment - much appreciated !

It's a small but important gesture to remember men and women like Martin Hogan - all too often in this rushed 'mé féin' society we tend not to bother or think of those that are perhaps considered 'lesser known' in our history.
If you have your own kids now , Larry , you could bring them with you on the day or at least tell them where you're going , and why . I dare say like my own kids , they won't learn or hear about the Martin Hogan's of this world in school .

Thanks again !

Sharon.

by Mairtin - School Teacher Fri Apr 11, 2008 17:49

I echo those comments about remembering lesser known martyrs of our shared past...I'm a school teacher who'll be taking a class for Leaving Cert History and covering the War of Independence and Civil War era...I'll make sure that Martin Hogan gets a good mention!! History is full of stories like these which never make the headlines and the school curriculum brushes over so many individual sacrifices made for the common good because it doesn't suit a particular agenda...while I will probably not make it to the commemoration, I'll try to honour Martin Hogan's memory in class alongside all other forgotten heroes of that age. Adh mor oraibh!

by Sharon . - Individual . Fri Apr 11, 2008 19:27

Hi Máirtín !

I had stated that kids nowadays " won't learn or hear about the Martin Hogan's of this world in school.. " and then you come along and 'make a liar' of me by stating - " I'll try to honour Martin Hogan's memory in class alongside all other forgotten heroes of that age. Adh mor oraibh! "

And I'm delighted to hear it ! What's more , if any of your professional colleagues are reading this , I invite them , too , to 'make a liar' of me !
Our history is indeed full of 'Captain Hogans' , Máirtín , and if we had a few more like yourself we would all perhaps know more about them .

Thanks!

Slán go fóill anois,

Sharon.

by Bricriu Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:57

I'm confused. Sharon says Mártan Ó hÓgáin was killed in Poll na gCapall in Tipperary. The commemorative stone on Gracepark Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 (which I pass everyday, as I live in the area) states: 'Mártan Ó hÓgáin...a dúnmharaíodh ar an láthair seo' (translation: Mártan Ó hÓgáin...who was murdered at this spot/here).

Where was he killed and what were the circumstances of this death?

Bricriu

by Sharon. - Individual . Thu Apr 17, 2008 23:47

Hi Bricriu !

I'm waiting on more information re this issue , but found this myself -

1923

Capt Martin Hogan IRA. KIA Poulacapple, Co. Tipperary. From Dromineer.
From here -
http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com/showpost.php?p=394...t=118

It's not surprising that there would be some confusion over issues like this , as many combatants were 'lifted' , interrogated , tortured , executed and dumped (usually in areas in which they had no connection with , to make identification harder) by enemy forces .
When/if I find out more info re Mártan Ó hÓgáin I will post same on this thread.

Thanks!

Sharon.

by Sharon. - Individual . Sun Apr 20, 2008 21:15

" The time of Captain Ó hÓgáin's death was the period in which the Free Staters sanctioned the executions of seventy-seven anti-treaty POW's . It was the period in which Free Staters tied nine POW's to a landmine at Ballyseedy before detonating it and riddling the mangled remains with machine-gun fire..."

More pictures and script can be found here -

http://11sixtynine.blogsome.com/2008/04/20/captain-mart...more/

- and at the 'Related Link' below.

Thanks!

Sharon.

Reading the 1916 Proclamation at the Commemorative Stone.

RSF Wreath in memory of Captain Captain Ó hÓgáin.

Wreath inscription.

by Larry Mon Apr 21, 2008 13:17

Sharon

that went very well on sunday - the weather and the plain clothes gardai were the only minus points.

My two young sons were most taken with you , you have a way with kids , a sincerity that seems to register with them

congrats to rsf for doing this

Larry

by Sharon . - Individual . Mon Apr 21, 2008 19:45

Hi again , Larry !

You have two very bright and alert young kids there , Larry - treasures , both of them , a credit to yourself and the Missus ! I really enjoyed my brief time chatting to them and walking them down to the corner - real little charmers , the pair of them!

And I'm glad you're happy with our wee ceremony on Sunday - it was dignified , and fitting . Apologises for the two 'minus points' : one we could do nothing about and the other... well , what can we say ? Their intention is to keep our supporters off the street but you made it very clear to them that you won't be intimidated in that fashion . Good for you , Larry !

Thank You - and the kids !

Sharon.

by tony - captain hogan my grand uncle Fri Jan 09, 2009 01:21

sat 21 april 1923 pickedup in dublin shot in drumcondra. eleven shots .Captain b copmany ira .
Buried in killodieran Puckane age 28.

by Sharon . - Individual . Fri Jan 09, 2009 16:35

Hi Tony !

Thank You for that information - much appreciated !

I have been told that a commemoration will be held this April , too : I'll post the details of same on this thread as soon as I get them .

Thanks again !

Sharon.

Commemoration to be held next April for Captain Mártan Ó hÓgáin .

by Sharon . - Individual . Sat Apr 25, 2009 17:42

Hi !

A wreath-laying ceremony was held today (Saturday 25 April 2009) in Whitehall , Dublin , at the Commemorative Stone to IRA Captain Mártan Ó hÓgáin .
About one dozen Republicans attended and the wreath was laid on behalf of the local Liam Mellows Cumann of Republican Sinn Féin .
A report and pictures will be published in the May 2009 issue of 'Saoirse' , which goes to print next Wednesday , 29 April 2009 .

Thanks!
Sharon.

by Sharon. - Individual . Sun Apr 26, 2009 14:48

A photo of the wreath -

Thanks!
Sharon.

The wreath laid yesterday (Sat April 25 '09) by RSF.