Henry Shears
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Henry Shears was an Irish revolutionary and one of the leaders executed by the British for his role in the 1798 rebellion. His surname, derived from the Norman name Essira, highlights the complex historical tapestry of Irish identity and its connections to Norman ancestry.
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Henry Shears was hanged shortly before the rising.
Sinn Féin may reject commemorating the Normans, but there are some suspiciously Saxon names in its ranks – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-08-19
Ireland· 2025-08-19
