Manchester Martyrs' commemoration céilidhe /
National Graves Association.
Main Creator: | |
---|---|
Summary: | Commemoration concert on the anniversary of the execution of the Manchester Martyrs [Michael O'Brien, Michael Larkin and William Philip Allen], taking place in the Mansion House on Friday, 24 November 1939. |
Format: | Book |
Language: | English Text in Irish and English. |
Published / Created: |
Dublin :
National Graves Association,
1939
|
Subjects: | |
Notes: | Cover has an illustrated border in celtic interlace design; in the centre are portraits of the three Manchester Martyrs in the shape of a shamrock. Concert programme on middle pages; includes dance recitals and folk songs. In each corner of the middle pages there is a portrait with quotations from the likes of John Mitchell, Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, John O'Leary and James Stephens. In the centre of the pages is a portrait and a quotation from Tom Clarke. Remainder of pages are taken up with advertisements including: Evans Overcoats, Pidgeon's Club, Ardiff Printers, Holloway's Jams & Marmalades and the Gaelic Bar. Page five has an essay entitled 'The tradition of Martyrdom' by Brian O'hUiginn. Physical description: 12 p. : ill. ; 28 x 22 cm. more |