Letter dated 13 Nov. 1922, signed Proinnsias Ó Gallchobhair (Frank Gallagher), and addressed to the Most Rev. Edward Joseph Byrne, Archbishop of Dublin (1872-1940). The letter refers to the treatment of Republican prisoners. Published in Glasgow and printed by Kirkwood & Co.
Extracts from by John J. Dunne, 'Haunted Ireland / her romantic and mysterious ghosts' (Belfast, 1977) re an apparition called ‘The Blue Lady of Ards’ which supposedly haunted the old Ard Mhuire Friary (the former Ards House). The text reads: 'She did not make her presence felt until after the mansion had been taken over by the Capuchins and became their house of theological studies for Irish novices. … It is reported that the apparition was seen on top of the oak staircase in the mansion. The stairs were horseshoe-shaped, forming a horseshow meeting at the landing above. A priest is said to have seen the ghost, a lovely lady in blue, at the top of the stairs, just as he was about to ascend them'.
Date: 1876 Author: Rev. M. Comerford Publisher: James Duffy and Sons, 15 Wellington Quay, Dublin; and 1a Paternoster Row, London, 1876. Full title: 'The book of Holy Indulgences compiled from the decrees of the sacred congregation of indulgences and other approved sources'. Language: English
Letter from Margaret Mary Pearse, St. Enda’s School, Rathfarnham, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. (6 April 1955), conveying her blessings at Easter and remembering her pilgrimage to Rome with the friar. The letter is attached to a typescript (with manuscript additions) of an article titled ‘The books we want written’.
A leaflet with the text of a satirical ballad about the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force (the Black and Tans) with reference to what is known as known as the ‘Sack of Balbriggan’.
An anti-Treaty publicity item titled 'The branded arm of James O’Reilly Sketched from life by C de M'. The cartoon is attributed to Constance Markievicz (1868-1927). The sketch shows an arm with the sleeve rolled up to expose branded marks. According to the printed statement on the accompanying page, Stephen Gorman aka James O’Reilly of Ballyblia, Ardee, County Louth, was arrested on 11 September 1922 while travelling on a weekend visit to Drogheda. He was arrested on suspicion that he had taken part in a republican demonstration in Ardee. He was then branded.
A republican handbill. The text reads ‘The enemies of Sinn Féin contend that the British Government are anxious to help Sinn Féin. The flier provides an illustration of how the’ Sinn Fein manifesto for the General Election is mutilated by the Official British Press Censor in this country ...’.