Letter from Éamonn Duggan to his fiancée May Kavanagh, written from the Fr. Mathew Hall during the Easter Rising,

1916 Apr. 26.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Duggan, Éamonn, 1874-1936
Contributors: Duggan, May
Summary:Duggan's letter, written on 26 April 1916, makes reference to his being 'perfectly satisfied' with the progress of the rebellion, his being 'simply spoiled' by nuns in a nearby convent, it being too dangerous for him to receive visitors at the Hall and injuries among his battalion. He also records that after three days of fighting the British forces having made no 'real attempt to fight us'. Referring to their activities to date ('commanding supplies, building barricades, giving passes to civilians ..., arresting spies'), he concludes 'It all seems like a day dream to us'. Duggan signs himself as Edmund.
In collection: Éamonn Duggan Papers, 1913-1968.
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Duggan was a member of the Irish Volunteers and fought at the North Dublin Union and later Fr. Mathew Hall during the Easter Rising.

Physical description: 1 item (2 pages).

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Letter from Éamonn Duggan to his fiancée May Kavanagh, written from the Fr. Mathew Hall during the Easter Rising,

1916 Apr. 26.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Éamonn Duggan Papers, 1913-1968.
Description:Duggan's letter, written on 26 April 1916, makes reference to his being 'perfectly satisfied' with the progress of the rebellion, his being 'simply spoiled' by nuns in a nearby convent, it being too dangerous for him to receive visitors at the Hall and injuries among his battalion. He also records that after three days of fighting the British forces having made no 'real attempt to fight us'. Referring to their activities to date ('commanding supplies, building barricades, giving passes to civilians ..., arresting spies'), he concludes 'It all seems like a day dream to us'. Duggan signs himself as Edmund.
Main Creator: Duggan, Éamonn, 1874-1936
Language:English
Extent:1 item (2 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 49,835/2/2 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.