Finte O’Broin is pleased to announce that Derek Byrne will be laying a wreath on behalf of Clan O’Byrne of Leinster at the Robert Emmet memorial plynth at St. Catherine’s Church on Thomas Street, Dublin on Tuesday the 20th of September.

Derek’s great, great, great, great uncle James Byrne was executed on the 17th of September 1803 for his part in the Emmet Rebellion and this will be the first time that his memory and bravery will be honoured.

The famous Myles Byrne of 1798 fame was entrusted by Robert Emmet to find men to fight in the 1803 rebellion. Support was to come from Napoleon Bonaparte but as the plans were foiled the date of the rebellion was brought forward leaving no time for Napoleon’s troops to arrive in time.

The plynth at St. Catherine’s Church stands on the very spot where Robert Emmet was hanged on the 20th of September 1803.

If anyone would like to attend this event please contact Derek Byrne for full details.