Frank Gallagher's prison diaries while interned in Kilmainham,
1922 Oct. 10-1923 Jan. 1.
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Summary: | Includes diary entries regarding the setting up of a "Camp Council", escape from the camp through a "tunnell", parcels from Cecilia, the bad conditions in the camp regarding indiscipline towards the council, swearing, hunger and beatings in the camp. Gallagher also records the organisation of a hunger strike to stop the beating of prisoners. The diary also notes how the prisoners created a memorial to the second anniversary of Terence MacSwiney's death and how "F.S (Free State) troops marched to the chapel and tramped it endlessly". Includes some sections in short hand. |
In collection: | Frank Gallagher Papers |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | Manuscript. Physical description: 1 item (50 pages). more |
Arrangement: | Item |
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Frank Gallagher's prison diaries while interned in Kilmainham,
1922 Oct. 10-1923 Jan. 1.
In Collection: | Frank Gallagher Papers |
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Description: | Includes diary entries regarding the setting up of a "Camp Council", escape from the camp through a "tunnell", parcels from Cecilia, the bad conditions in the camp regarding indiscipline towards the council, swearing, hunger and beatings in the camp. Gallagher also records the organisation of a hunger strike to stop the beating of prisoners. The diary also notes how the prisoners created a memorial to the second anniversary of Terence MacSwiney's death and how "F.S (Free State) troops marched to the chapel and tramped it endlessly". Includes some sections in short hand. |
Main Creator: | |
Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item (50 pages). |
Format: | Manuscript |
Call Number: |
MS 18,356/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |