This week's famous Irishman is Thomas Francis Meagher. Thomas Francis Meagher (August 3, 1823 – July 1, 1867) was an Irish nationalist, a Union Army general during the American Civil War, and American politician. In his younger years he was an Irish revolutionary, fighting for Ireland's independence from British rule. He was known as "Meagher of the Sword" due to his fiery revolutionary speeches. During this time Meagher introduced the flag that is now the national Flag of Ireland.
Joe McGrath (1887 – 1966) was an Irish politician. He was also a Sinn Féin and later a Cumann na nGaedhael Teachta Dála for various constituencies in Dublin and County Mayo and developed widespread business interests.
This week's famous Irishman is Archbishop John Joseph Hughes.
Archbishop John Joseph Hughes (June 24, 1797 – January 3, 1864) was the fourth bishop and first Archbishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of New York. He founded St. John's College (now Fordham University) and began construction of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
This week's famous Irishman is Charles Gavan Duffy. Charles Gavan Duffy (12 April 1816 – 9 February 1903) Irish nationalist and Australian colonial politician, was the 8th Premier of Victoria and one of the most colorful figures in Victorian political history.
This week's famous Irishman is Thomas Francis Meagher.
