Lithographed certificate given to Brian O'Cinnéide [Brian O'Kennedy] on his appointment to the position of 2nd Lieutenant in Óglaigh na hÉireann; it is signed in two places by the then Minister of Defense Liam T. Mac Cosgáir [William T. Cosgrave];
1924 October 13
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| Summary: | A Ballykinlar autograph album plus 10 sheets relating to Brian O'Cinnéide [Brian O'Kennedy] and his career, including that in Óglaigh na hÉireann that was acquired as part of this accession is catalogued at NLI call number MS 42,139. |
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| Language: | English |
| Citation: | The National Library of Ireland. Department of Manuscripts. |
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| Notes: | 2nd Lieutenant Brian Kennedy served in Óglaigh na hÉireann from 15th September 1922 to 12th January 1927. Brian O'Kennedy was the honorary secretary of the Gaelic League of London, acting general secretary of the Irish Self-Determination League and the editor "Irish Exile". He was held in solitary confinement in Ballykinlar in July 1921. Note that the Art Ó Briain Papers - NLI Collection List 150 [MSS 2141, 2154-2157, 5105, 8417-61] contain related material, in particular related correspondence. Physical description: 1 lithographed certificate (1 folio sheet). more |
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