A celtic brooch, originally belonging to Liam Parr. Raised in Kilmainham, Dublin, Parr moved to Stockport, Manchester, in 1911, aged 19. Liam's wife Margaret was a member of the Gaelic League, and performed in Gaelic League productions in Stockport, including 'The Maid of the Mou
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A celtic cross on silver chain, originally belonging to Margaret Parr (née Madden). Margaret was the wife of Liam Parr, who was born in Kilmainham, but moved to Stockport, Manchester, in 1911, aged 19. Margaret was a member of the Gaelic League, and performed in Gaelic League pro
Curated Collection--The Rising and Beyond | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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A interment order from David Lloyd George (1863–1945), the British Secretary of State for War in respect of John J. O'Neill, one of the founding members and a general secretary of the the Irish Transport and General Workers Union. He lived at 61 Ballybough Road, Dublin and took p
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Citizen Army
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Medal presented to John J. O'Neill, one of the founding members and a general secretary of the the Irish Transport and General Workers Union. Presented by the Dublin District Council for his service rendered. He was one of three trustees to the deeds of Liberty Hall. O'Neill took
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Citizen Army
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An invitation to the ceremonial opening of the Garden of Rememberance, April 11th, 1966. Addressed to Patrick Nevin, who fought at the Four Courts during the 1916 Rising and was later interned at Frongoch. Donated by Nevin's great grand daughter.
Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Dec. 09 2015 | Nationalism | Revolutionaries
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50th anniversary arm-band for veterans of 1916. This armband belonged to Patrick Nevin who fought at the Four Courts and was later interned at Frongoch. Donated by Nevin's great granddaughter.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Dec. 09 2015 | Internment camps
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