Colleen Bawn Valley, Glanmore
[graphic]
View of a mountain valley at Glanmore Lake, County Kerry. Name of valley a possible historical reference to the tragic story of the Colleen Bawn (Ellie Hanley). She was murdered by her lover, Lieutenant John Scanlan, who was defended in court by Daniel O'Connell (The Liberator). This historical incident took place at Carrigafoyle Island, County Limerick. The story of the Colleen Bawn was the inspiration for the nineteenth century Irish novel "The Collegians" by Gerald Griffin
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| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Title inscribed in ink l.l. and l.r. on image Physical description: 1 drawing ink, ink wash over pencil image 6 x 10.8 cm., on sketchbook sheet 26.4 x 34.2 more |
| Published / Created: |
1880
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| Online Access: | View image |
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| In Collection: | C.W. Cole sketchbook [graphic] |
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| Description: | View of a mountain valley at Glanmore Lake, County Kerry. Name of valley a possible historical reference to the tragic story of the Colleen Bawn (Ellie Hanley). She was murdered by her lover, Lieutenant John Scanlan, who was defended in court by Daniel O'Connell (The Liberator). This historical incident took place at Carrigafoyle Island, County Limerick. The story of the Colleen Bawn was the inspiration for the nineteenth century Irish novel "The Collegians" by Gerald Griffin |
| Main Creator: | |
| Created: |
1880
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 drawing ink, ink wash over pencil image 6 x 10.8 cm., on sketchbook sheet 26.4 x 34.2 |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Call Number: |
PD 2196 TX 26
(Collection unavailable) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland |