Letters from William Pearse to Fr. Edward Gibbons and others,

1903-1908.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Pearse, William, 1881-1916
Contributors: Gibbons, Edward, Rev., 1879-1939
In collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Notes:Father Edward Gibbons (Meath Diocese) attended the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art with Willie Pearse. He was a shareholder in Bulmer Hobson's newspaper 'The Republic' and served as a curate in Johnstown, Moynalty, Duleek and Mount Bolus parishes. He was a brother of Mother Columba Gibbons (Loreto, Navan) who wrote the ballad 'Who Fears to Speak of Easter Week'. Their sister Katherine [Kitty] was married to Seamus O'Doherty, who was a member of the IRB. Katherine O'Doherty went with Eamon De Valera to the USA in 1919-1920 seeking international recognition of the Irish Republic. Another sister Margaret was principal in Cannistown National School.

Physical description: 1 folder (5 items).

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Arrangement:Sub-fonds.
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Letters from William Pearse to Fr. Edward Gibbons and others,

1903-1908.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Main Creator: Pearse, William, 1881-1916
Language:English
Extent:1 folder (5 items).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 21,056 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.