Based on the tragic love story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Mary Plunkett, Grace is a song that feels firmly rooted in the Irish ballad canon 🎶 Sinéad Ní Churnáin meets the song’s composers to explore the origins and impact of the song and asks the question: who was Grace? Aistear an Amhráin | Tonight at 7pm | RTÉ One

Grace. The marriage of Joseph Mary Plunkett and Grace Gifford in Kilmainham Gaol is one of the best known stories of the Easter Rising. Plunkett, a signatory of the Proclamation, was executed on May 4th, 1916, seven hours after he married Gifford who came from a well-to-do Protestant family in south Dublin. There may be a compelling reason for the hasty marriage, according to a new RTE documentary. It states that Gifford may have been pregnant when she married Plunkett. Evidence for this comes f

Grace Gifford Plunkett: The woman who marrried Joseph Plunkett on the eve of his execution in 1916. #Ireland #Irishhistory | Irish Echoes

36K views · 872 reactions | The heart wrenching-ballad Grace tells the true story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett, who were married in Kilmainham Gaol hours before he was executed by firing squad for his role in the Easter Rising of 1916. with Donna Taggart  Bits and Bobs Youtube | The Irish Post | Facebook

"This is one of the most beautiful...and heartbreaking songs I've ever heard." Sound on for the love song of Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford entitled 'Grace' live on 19 June from The Colosseum at Caesars Palace when fans got to hear it before "Blood Red Roses" was announced! Rod returns to Caesars next month. 🎲 | Rod Stewart

Get ready! 25 pieces smaller paintings will arrive on my site this Saturday at 8 AM EST! #giftguide #art #painting | Maddie Grace Art

17K views · 728 reactions | I’ve never had such a perfect collection of paintings to show you the difference in what can be completed within a certain time frame… a painting that takes one day, vs a painting that takes 2.5 months. Do you prefer to work quickly, or on something that takes time to develop? Leave a comment about your process, I’d love to know how you work. #acrylicpaintingsoncanvas #oilpaintings #traditionalartwork | Carla Grace Art | Facebook