William (Willie) Regan An Rinn County Waterford

A brief profile in pictures; of Willie Regan from An Rinn County Waterford

A family photo, Deuglán, Ó Réagáin, West Waterford Flying Column with friend of brother Willie,Sister Bríd and Willie. In front with the 12 gauge is An Rinn's famous,Neans. Image captured at Shanakill,An Rinn.

A Young Liam Ó Réagáin (William Regan) who fought in the G.P.O Dublin.

Liam and Seán Ó Réagáin at their Uncle Liam's grave. Thanks to Seán, who kindly  transcribed the old Irish script for me.

St. Ibars cemetary Wexford; 
In lasting memory of Liam Ó Réagáin (Liam Óg) who died on the 13th day of July, 1948 at the age of 24 years. My God and his blessed mother redeem his soul. 

Also, the soul of Liam, his father, a champion of the Easter Uprising, who died on the 16th day May, 1965, having reached 77 years of age. His wife Florence, who died on the 7th of January 1974.

May God grant them mercy.

Ua Buachalla (centre) visiting with  Willie and  Florrie, date uncertain..

My thanks to Nioclás Gríofán for this . What a shame that we have lost this beautiful form of writing forever! A wonderful part of our Heritage.




Republican memorial at St Ibar's

Willie and Liam Óg, Shanakill,An Rinn,  c1930

Nioclás Gríofán, Seaview An Rinn, pictured at the graveside

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