photograph / Dr. Patrick McCartan, 1918

Postcard photograph; postcard for Dr. Patrick McCartan, with photograph, 'Sinn Fein Abu' emblem and biographical details. Born at Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone, 1886. Elected to Dublin Coproration (Rotunda Ward) 1909. Deported to England February 1917 under D.O.R.A. Travelled to America and presented Ireland's case to U.S.A. Congress Summer 1917. Arrested at Halifax by British Authorities on return journey to Ireland, October 1917. Sinn Fein candidate for South Armagh, January 1918. Postcard printed by The Gaelic Press, 30 Liffey Street, Dublin.;