Counties of Connacht
Galway
A publication entitled “Cumann na mBan: County Galway Dimensions” from Galway County Council which portrays the pivotal role of women in the revolutionary period and in particular the important contribution of Cumann na mBan. It gives a brief outline of the history of the organisation, followed by a selection of extracts as reported in the local newspapers, as well as sample accounts of some Cumann na mBan members such as Ada English, Alice Cashel, Eva O’Flaherty, Mai O’Dea-Fahy, Kate Armstrong, Mary McTiernan and Cissie Davoren (nee Lally). It also contains recollections of Bridget Morrissey, as well as some witness statements and pension records from the Bureau of Military History Archives. Included with the publication is a CD with a new recording of “The Soldiers of Cumann na mBan” written by 1916 participant Brian O’Higgins, the week before the 1916 Easter Rising. It is arranged and sung by Corrandulla musician Joseph Forde.
A 23-page booklet entitled, “Galway Rising Centenary Commemoration 1916-2016” published by the Killeeneen/Moyode Centenary Committee of Clarinbridge. It contains a comprehensive account of Liam Mellows and his Volunteers and the 1916 Rising locally. The booklet also provides lists of the Galway Volunteers around the county drawn from newspapers, records of those interned, recipients of the 1916 State Pension and local sources. It was launched on St. Patrick’s night 17th March 2016 in Cheevers Pub Clarinbridge.
A Commemorative Map and 1916 Heritage Trail developed by Galway County Council and the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology which gives an insight into the events, places and people associated with the 1916 Easter Rising in Galway. The map was launched on Friday 29th April 2016 in the Lady Gregory Hotel.
An events programme from Galway City and County Libraries entitled, “Living Literature-Writings from the Cradle to the Grave.” This series of talks and exhibitions examine literature and life in society during the revolutionary era.
A bilingual 10-page brochure in English and Irish for the official opening of the Éamonn Ceannt Commemorative Garden on 21st September 2016 at Ballymoe County Galway. A Copy of the Proclamation and a Souvenir Pen were also distributed at this event.
Leitrim
A leaflet from the Kiltyclogher Heritage Centre
An advertising poster produced for the play “Tom Clarke’s One True Love” This play was written by Killian McGuinness and performed by the Corn Mill Theatre Group. It tells the life story of Tom Clarke and performances took place in the Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 30th July.
A 30-page booklet entitled “Diversity over Disability 1916 Celebrations” from the National Learning Network in Carrick-on-Shannon for a project to make walking sticks in memory of Seán MacDiarmada.
A 4-page leaflet from Ballinamore Library for an event held on Tuesday 12th May 2015 to commemorate the 99th anniversary of the Death of Seán MacDiarmada.
An 8-page booklet for the Seán MacDiarmada Summer School 2015 held from Friday 12th to Saturday 13th June 2015 at Kiltyclogher County Leitrim.
Mayo
A publication entitled, “Paper Bloom” which documents the exhibition of the same name by artist Katie Moore at the Ballina Civic Offices. The exhibition commemorates the 1916 Easter Rising incorporating the Jackie Clarke collection. The artist created an installation structure based on the measurements of Pádraig Pearse’s cell in Kilmainham Gaol and covered it in 5,500 peace lilies handmade from fabric.
An A4 poster for a Requiem Mass-Marbhna which was celebrated in Knock Basilica on Sunday 6th November 2016 commemorating all those who died in 1916.
Roscommon
A 4-page leaflet from Roscommon County Council entitled “Paths to Freedom” for a history event held from May 22nd to May 23rd 2015 at King House aimed at examining the many shades of green that existed in Ireland in the run-up to the 1916 Easter Rising.
A leaflet from Roscommon County Council for an app they produced for their Centenary Programme.
An invitation from Roscommon County Council to the Roscommon Reunion Banquet on Thursday 24th March 2016 at the Abbey Hotel.
An advertising card from Roscommon County Council for the opening of the exhibition “For the Record” on Easter Saturday 26th March 2016 at King House, Boyle and the launch of the book “They Dared to Challenge” by Barry Feely on Friday 1st April 2016 also at King House, Boyle.
A leaflet from the County Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society for a 1916 Commemoration Seminar held on 16th April 2016 in the County Library.
Public Library & Commemorations-Autumn Seminar 2015
A 4-page leaflet for an Autumn Seminar held on 15th & 16th October at the Abbey Hotel and County Library Roscommon.
A Selection of Popular Songs by Percy French
Roscommon Ireland 2016-Centenary Diaspora Programme
Ardcarne Remembers 1913-1923
A booklet produced by the Ardcarne Centenary Commemoration Committee for an historic weekend held on 29th April 2016 to 1st May 2016.
Folklore & Oral History Collection 2006-2016
A 28-page booklet produced by the Roscommon Folklore & Oral History Network which lists the entire oral history collection at Roscommon County Library. The recordings linked to the 1916 Easter Rising are highlighted.
Siarscéal Festival 2016 Leaflet
A range of material from the Roscommon Arts Centre; their Programme of Events from January to May which includes a season of events marking the 1916 Centenary, an advertising card “Rising to the Stage” which lists their events for the month of April 2016 and a programme for the play “Keep the Home Fires Burning.”
A booklet from the Heritage Group Singers, St. John’s Parish Lecarron South Roscommon which lists a collection of Revolutionary and 1916 songs; the Foggy Dew, Tri-coloured Ribbon, Bold Robert Emmet, Grace, Green Fields of France, James Connolly, A Nation Once Again and Land of the O’Connor.
Sligo
A leaflet produced for a performance of “Macalla 1916” on 2nd April 2016 at the Knocknarea Arena, Sligo IT. This is a new suite of music composed by Michael Rooney and performed by the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra.
A further selection of my Irish Collectables and Memorabilia which is a work in progress can be viewed here
Remembering The 1916 Rising 