[Procession of men, women and children outside Mountjoy]

[graphic]
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Hogan, W. D., photographer
In collection: Hogan Photographic Collection.
Format: Photo
Published / Created: 23rd July 1921.
Subjects:
Notes:Additional information about this photograph may be available on the National Library of Ireland's Flickr Commons photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlireland/5966743306/

Physical description: 1 photographic print ; 12 x 17 cm.

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Cumann na mBan protest outside Mountjoy Prison during the Irish War of Independence. Placards read Mother of God, open the prison gates; Release our Fathers and Brothers; and Mother of Mercy, pray for prisoners.
Date: 23 July 1921
NLI Ref.: HOG165

Comments

 
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Stu, you have Badges for all Occasions! That is such a beautiful Cumann na mBan brooch - where'd you get it? Story behind it?
Posted: 23.07.2011  
 
RETRO STU
@47290943@N03 Hi. This nice lady kindly posed for the photo and was dressed in an original Cumann na mBan uniform complete with insignia, holster and revolver (only the revolver was a replica, everything else was original). She also allowed me to take close-up pics of the badges. I can confirm that the above badge is a genuine original going by the style and details. Regret to say this badge is not my own, an original would cost anything upwards of €150 - if you can find one for sale! Buyers beware, there are moderns copies of this badge about of varying quality. @23885771@N03/4942616077/in/set-72157624718960917
Posted: 23.07.2011  
 
Sarah K Mc
A relative of my mother was in the Cumann na mBan, I must show her this photo!
Posted: 23.07.2011  
 
maorlando - God keeps me as I lean on Him!!
Wonderful post and comments!!
Posted: 23.07.2011  
 
4Diarmuid
Just a query on the date! I'm intrigued by the uniformed men by the entrance gates! DMP or British Military? or is this a protest during the Civil War? I could be way off so forgive my presumption. BTW I was born in Arranmore Avenue sandwiched by the three prison avenues, one of which you can see to the right of the entrance gates.
Posted: 01.10.2012  
 
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
@87900113@N02 War of Independence, though towards the end of it if our date for this one is correct. I'm not sure about DMP versus British Military, but perhaps @swordscookie/ might be able to help - he's very well up on early 20th century police forces. And please don't apologise or talk about presumption - we positively welcome queries on here. We're all finding out a load of stuff together. (And added Arranmore Avenue as a tag too - thanks)
Posted: 05.10.2012  
 
4Diarmuid
Thank you for your courtesy. The relatively relaxed atmosphere of ten days into the Anglo-Irish Truce shows no aggressive British military presence. The uniformed officers are obviously not worried. The placards might suggest a mood that the "war" was over and release of the prisoners was expected. Hopefully someone can identify who those officers were!
Posted: 06.10.2012