Context: Memo book of William O'Brien recording notes on historical and political events in the early 20th century,

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	O'Brien, William, 1881-1968
Contributors:	O'Brien, Daniel,
Summary:	Includes a verse by Dan O'Brien "Merchants Quay Ward Dublin, P.J. Cox. There was a T.C. named Cox, who promised the Sinn Feiner socks, But after the fray, In famed Merchants Quay, T'was Jonny was found on the rocks". Includes references to James Connolly, minutes of the Irish Socialist Republican Party, tensions between O'Brien and James Larkin, the 1913 Dublin Lock-out, the Irish National Aid and Volunteer Dependants' Fund, and the assassinations of Sir Henry Wilson and Michael Collins. Refers to "The Archbishop's Conference Apl '22", where he transcribes extracts from a conversation from "[Michael] Collins to [Cathal] Brugha" - "I suppose we are two of the ministers whose blood is to be waded through" and a reply - "Yes, you are two". more
In collection:	William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Ireland > History > 20th century Ireland > Politics and government > 20th century
Notes:	Memo book with red cover. Physical description: 1 item (60 pages). more
Arrangement:	Item

Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Description:	Includes a verse by Dan O'Brien "Merchants Quay Ward Dublin, P.J. Cox. There was a T.C. named Cox, who promised the Sinn Feiner socks, But after the fray, In famed Merchants Quay, T'was Jonny was found on the rocks". Includes references to James Connolly, minutes of the Irish Socialist Republican Party, tensions between O'Brien and James Larkin, the 1913 Dublin Lock-out, the Irish National Aid and Volunteer Dependants' Fund, and the assassinations of Sir Henry Wilson and Michael Collins. Refers to "The Archbishop's Conference Apl '22", where he transcribes extracts from a conversation from "[Michael] Collins to [Cathal] Brugha" - "I suppose we are two of the ministers whose blood is to be waded through" and a reply - "Yes, you are two".
Main Creator:	O'Brien, William, 1881-1968
Language:	English
Extent:	1 item (60 pages).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 15,703/38 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.