I agree that local history should be more effectively linked to national contexts in primary & secondary education. For example, who is that street named after and why? Now let's have an honest, unvarnished look at that person. We really should not shy away from the difficult questions.

So their views were developed for opportunistic, transactional purposes? And there is obviously the conundrum of applying modern moral principles to a history we can't change. Do we reduce it to a 'they didn't know any better' excuse, or hold them responsible for their dark ideals? It's fascinating.

I never wanted to be accused of wokeism or cancel culture. But Mitchel is already very well documented in history but I wanted to know how people felt about continuing to 'honour' him by having his name on their address or GAA club. I still wonder, Emma.

Morning Emma!

Thanks for the question! Would you believe, you are probably the first! I also did a piece this for Tipp FM, where I do a little monthly history slot. I'll dig out the link for you. Of all people, it was my GP that prompted me to explore it.