About the Club

The 1916–1921 Club has a long history, with many prominent figures in Irish public life among its past presidents, especially veterans of the revolutionary period. Our members share a love of Ireland and a commitment to Irish republican principles.

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Officer Board (2026–)

President: Jack Traynor
Jack Traynor has been President of the 1916–1921 Club since his election at its annual general meeting on 24 October 2026.
Secretary: Barry Lyons
Treasurer: Jerry McCarthy
Assistant Secretary: Daltún Ó Ceallaigh

We commemorate Ireland’s revolutionary past and work to advance the nationalist cause today. We seek to encourage unity and cooperation within the nationalist movement.

Ireland has changed greatly since the Club was founded in 1942. Yet the vision of the men and women of the revolutionary years remains unfulfilled. Our country is still partitioned. The sovereign, united and independent Irish Republic for which generations fought and died has yet to be achieved.

The Club exists to commemorate that struggle, explain and promote Irish republican ideas, and advance the nationalist movement. We welcome new members who share our principles and objectives. Join us and contribute to that work.

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Peadar Glynn receiving the presidential chain from Dan Bryan at the 1971 AGM. — April 1971: incoming President, Colonel Commandant Peadar Glynn (left), with outgoing President Colonel Dan Bryan at the annual general meeting. They had taken opposite sides in the Civil War, but the Club brought them together again in a spirit of unity and comradeship.

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