Metropole Hotel shelled, includes cobbled street area. Chambermaid Lizzie Walsh, who worked in the hotel, lost all of her possessions including her uniform and aprons, which were in the building during Easter Week. This had a huge effect on her ability to earn a living. Her co
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Buildings--War damage | Buildings--Blast effects
Letter from Joseph Mary Plunkett to Grace Gifford written from Richmond Barracks informing her that he has no idea what the British intend to do with him and asking her to marry him.
Plunkett, Joseph Mary (1887–1916) | Gifford, Grace (Evelyn) (1888–1955) | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916
Letter from Joseph Mary Plunkett to Grace Gifford written from Moore Street during the Easter Rising, expressing his love for her and wishing her to have everything that belongs to him.
Plunkett, Joseph Mary (1887–1916) | Gifford, Grace (Evelyn) (1888–1955) | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916
Claim for £16 18s for damage to personal property at the Metropole Hotel, Sackville Street Lower [O'Connell Street Lower]; £7 4s recommended by Committee. Includes correspondence from Walsh complaining about the amount awarded.
Household Employees | Curated Collection--Impact of the Rising | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916
Statement by Hanna Sheehy Skeffington regarding property taken from her house and from Francis Sheehy Skeffington’s body following his arrest and execution by the British Army.
Skeffington, Francis Sheehy- (1878–1916) | Skeffington, (Johanna) Hanna Sheehy - (1877–1946) | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916
Badge worn by Francis Sheehy Skeffington and taken from his coat after his execution in Portobello Barracks (now Cathal Brugha Barracks) on 26 April 1916. Returned to his wife Hanna Sheehy Skeffington as part of his personal belongings after his body was recovered.
Skeffington, (Johanna) Hanna Sheehy - (1877–1946) | Skeffington, Francis Sheehy- (1878–1916) | Feminism and Nationalism
Location: Dublin City; Kimmage. Subject: Single page from the diary of Michael Healy, stained glass artist and founder of An Túr Gloine. The page is divided into four date entries described as Thursday 20th April, Friday 21st April, Saturday 22nd April, and Sunday 23rd April. Ent
Curated Collection--Communicating the Rising
Location: Dublin City; Pembroke Street, Leeson Street, Liberty Hall, Townsend Street, Fleet Street, Westmoreland Street, North Great Georges Street, Inchicore, Kilmainham. The entry begins with Healy describing how at 10am he went to the shop on Pembroke Street but it was closed.
Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Communicating the Rising