Manchester Martyrs' commemoration céilidhe /
National Graves Association.
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| Summary: | Commemoration concert on the anniversary of the execution of the Manchester Martyrs [Michael O'Brien, Michael Larkin and William Philip Allen], taking place in the Mansion House on Wednesday, 20 November 1946. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Irish Text in Irish and English |
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Dublin, :
National Graves Association,
1943.
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| Notes: | Cover is printed on green paper; cover page has a border of celtic interlace design. In the centre are portraits of the three Manchester Martyrs in the shape of a shamrock; there is also a poem by Brian O'Higgins. Concert programme on middle pages; includes dance recitals, folk songs and a one act play entitled 'On Banna Strand' by John MacDonagh. In each corner of the middle pages there is a portrait and quotations from John Mitchel, Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, John O'Leary and James Stephens. Remainder of pages in booklet are taken up by advertisements including: Pay-an-Take Cash Grocers, Twomey's Cakes & Pastries, McGiverns' Flowers, Sláinte Minerals, 'The Irish Press' newspaper, Bolands' Bakers and Kingston's Menswear. On page three is a photograph of the Republican plot in Glasnevin Cemetery with the words 'They shall be remembered for ever' ; after the middle pages there is a photograph of the 1916 memorial which was erected by the National Graves Association. Physical description: 20 p. : col. ill. ; 26 x 20 cm. more |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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