uniform / Sean McGlynn, Irish Volunteer, 1916

Sean McGlynn, Irish Volunteer, 1916

Irish Volunteer tunic, 1916. The tunic was worn by Sean McGlynn at position - South Dublin Union, Mount Brown. The position was occupied by about 52 Volunteers and was held from Easter Monday until the following Sunday. The leaders in the position were Eamon Ceannt and Cathal Brugha. There were seven volunteers killed in this position and about 10 wounded.;

Sean McGlynn, Irish Volunteer, 1916

Object Number:
HE:EW.2

Institution:
NMI

Date:
19141916

Creator:

Place of production:
Ireland

Collections:

Easter Week Collection

Exhibitions:

Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising

Subjects:

1916 Rising, Combat
1916 Rising, Occupation