De Valera was born in New York 1882 . Took part in Rising 1916 - and was apaently next on list for Execution , when the British called a halt .He became President of SinnFein in 1917 - and helped found the Fianna Fail party in 1936 . Was Prime Minister twice - and later became President . Died 1975 .
Here he is seen arriving in Youghal using my grandfathers horse and car [ who had a lower opininion of politicians than even me- and which FF paid for ], in east cork for an election rally - circa 194?. ??