A clipping of an image of a large crowd assembled on the Grand Parade in Cork city for a recruitment rally during the Great War. The image was published in the ‘Irish Life’ magazine (8 October 1915). The frontage of Alexander Grant and Co., a landmark department and clothing store, can be seen in the background of the photograph. This four-storey building at 16-18 Grand Parade (constructed in the 1860s) was destroyed by fire in March 1942. The site was later repurposed as the Capitol Cinema which opened its doors in 1947. (Volume page 201).
The front cover of the ‘Irish Life’ magazine (Vol. XXXIX, No. 14, 26 May 1922). The cover has drawings of Éamon de Valera and Michael Collins. The artist is credited as Frank Leah (1886-1972). (Volume page 203).
A clipping of an article reflecting on the American tour of Fr. Tom Burker OP, a noted Irish Dominican preacher and historian. Burke visited the United States in 1871. (Volume page 213).
A clipping referring to a public demonstration in Castlebar, County Mayo, on 2 April 1922. The event included speeches by Michael Collins, Seán McKeon (Seán Mac Eoin), and Alexander McCabe (Alasdair Mac Caba). The article is taken from the 'Irish Independent' (30 March 1922).
A clipping of a letter from Captain Robert Monteith published in the ‘Irish Workers’ Review’ (March 1946). The letters refer to his reminiscences of old labour colleagues in Ireland. His letter is dated 31 December 1945.
An image showing the arrival of King Edward VII and his wife Queen Alexandra at Phoenix Park Racecourse in Dublin in April 1904. The British sovereign arrived in Ireland on 26 April for an eight-day visit during which he attended several events and ceremonies in Dublin, Kilkenny, and Waterford.
A flier exhorting parents to abstain from and prevent their children from taking part in the coronation festivities of Edward VII because of the denial of transubstantiation made in his Coronation oath.
A flyer condemning the 1916 executions and exhorting Americans to stay out of the First World War. “Thank God for Freedom's Martyrs in every Land and Age” is printed under the title.