See that they honour their bond
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| Summary: | Handbill circulated by Cumann Óglaigh na Cásga highlighting the issue of military pensions which, it claims, is due to all men who fought in 1916 and not just those who are members of the Free State Army. It asks that a retrospective payment be made to these men. The Cumann calls for the passing of a Bill to amend the Military Pensions Act of 1924. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cumann Óglaigh na Cásga,
1933.
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| Notes: | This item is held in the Ephemera Department. Excerpts from text include: 'Composed solely of men who fought for and still uphold the principles of Wolfe Tone who were victimized by the Cosgrave Government, who are still being victimized by the Fianna Fáil Government, who claim that so long as pensions are being paid to ex-members of the Free State Army, a reward of equal monetary value is due to them.' Includes excerpt from 'bulletin issued by P.H. Pearse on 28th April, 1916'. Further text reads: 'Fifty-seven members of the Fianna Fáil party in the Dáil and Senate have signified in writing their approval of the demands of the men of 1916'. Physical description: 1 handbill ; 29 cm x 21 cm. more |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EPH C157 |
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Ephemera |
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