The HistoryThomas MacDonagh (1878-1916)Born in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary he followed his parents into the teaching profession. His interest in the Irish language led him to join the Gaelic League and while staying on the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway he first encountered Padraic Pearse.He joined the teaching staff of St. Endas and later having taken a Masters Degree in arts he became a professor of English at the National University. Like his friend Joseph Plunkett he also edited the Irish review and was an Irish Theatre Director. MacDonagh was often described as a wit, enthusiastic, a family man with never an unkind word to say about anyone. Tom was co-opted to the Military Council only weeks before the Rebellion. |
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