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freedom certificate / Freedom of Limerick, O Ceallaigh, 1948
Certificate scroll of the Freedom of Limerick, presented to Sean T. O Ceallaigh, 1948. In English, illuminated.
box / Maud Gonne, 1900
Carved oak casket, or freedom box. With silver plaque inscribed 'Freedom of Limerick / presented in this casket / to Miss Maud Gonne / 13 Dec 1900 / John Daly, Mayor / W.M. Nolan, Town Clerk' Made by J.P. Lynch. Certificate of Freedom of Limerick, Maud Gonne. Parchment conferring the freedom of...
letter / Michael O'Callaghan, 1920
Threatening letter received by Michael O'Callaghan, Mayor of Limerick, 1920. Letter, manuscript, directed to "the Mayor of Limerick Town", May 31, 1920, signed with a hieroglyph and "By deed of the Brothers of the Faithful Circle". Threatening Mayor if he does not cause "atrocities being committed...
jacket / Irish Volunteers, Limerick City Brigade
Uniform worn by G. Clancy as Adjutant, 1st Battalion, Limerick City Brigade. Comprising: Jacket - green cloth, four patch pockets, button on each, four buttons down front, dark green epaulettes, button on each (all buttons inscribed with harp and 'I.V.'). Brass wire belt supports. No maker's name....
breeches / Irish Volunteers, Limerick City Brigade
Uniform worn by G. Clancy as Adjutant, 1st Battalion, Limerick City Brigade. Comprising: Jacket - green cloth, four patch pockets, button on each, four buttons down front, dark green epaulettes, button on each (all buttons inscribed with harp and 'I.V.'). Brass wire belt supports. No maker's name....
flag / John Daly, Limerick
John Daly's flag, Limerick. Flag, green cloth 89 inches by 55 inches approximately, with a centre-piece consisting of harp with five strings, made up of green, white and yellow cloth. On one corner of flag is stitched a white envelope on which is handwritten in ink the following - 'This flag was...
freedom casket / Charles Stewart Parnell, Limerick City, 1880
Casket for the Freedom of Limerick which was presented to Charles Stewart Parnell in 1880. The casket is made of oak carved with Celtic designs and mounted with interlaced silver work. The lid is surmounted by a representation in silver of the coat of arms of Limerick City, a castle with two...
letter / Collegiate Institutions in the South and West of Ireland, 1839
General letter, printed, informing of a resolution, passed at a General Meeting of the members of the Limerick Institution, 11 December 1839, to collaborate in the establishment of Collegiate Institutions in the South and West of Ireland. Signed William Smith O’Brien and M.Brody, Secretary.
studio photograph / Michael O'Callaghan
Photograph of Michael O'Callaghan, Mayor Of Limerick from January 1920 to January 1921. Murdered by British Auxiliary forces, Black and Tans, 7 March 1921. Studio photograph, Head and shoulders, taken by Richardson of Limerick.
banner / Sarsfield banner, 1915
One of the flags carried the muzzles of rifles at the farewell parade to Robert Monteith. Limerick 1915. Flag/banner, green background, tassled border, with scene painted in the centre. Depicts man on horse back in military costume, holding sword in the air. The horse is white and in full gallop....
statue / Thomas Clarke
Life size plaster cast of statue of Thomas Clarke. This is the original modelled by Albert Power R.H.A. and cast in plaster by his son James as used for the Limerick 1916 Memorial. 'Inscribed James Power, Dublin 1948'.
photograph / Michael O'Callaghan
Photograph of Michael O'Callaghan. The murdered Mayor of Limerick. Killed by the Black and Tans on 7th March 1921 With signature. Framed. Studio photograph by Egleston Brothers, Limerick.
photograph / Curfew Murders, 1921
(Cashman 230) Photograph. George Clancy and Michael O'Callaghan. Burial of the two martyred Mayors of Limerick. The scene in the cemetary the coffin of the late Mayor Clancy and that of the ex-Mayor O'Callaghan. Their murders by Crown Forces on 7 March 1921 became known as the Curfew Murders.
book / The Civil and Military Articles of Limerick, 1691
The Civil and Military Articles of Limerick agreed upon the third day of October, 1691. Set of seven pamphlets, bound in one volume. Ranging in date from 1643 to 1747. 1. An Ordinance or Declaration of the Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament for the Encouragement of Adventures to make new...
promissory note / Limerick Workers, 1919
Promissary note issued by the Limerick Workers during the General Strike, April 1919. For 10 shillings. No.10, signed by James M. Casey (Treasurer). Stamped 'Mechanics Institute Limerick', with shamrock.
banknote / Limerick Strike, 1919
A ten shilling note of the Limerick Strike, April 1919. General Strike against British Militarism. 'The Workers of Limerick promise to bear the bearer...'. The Limerick Trades and Labour Council. Signed by John Cronin and James Casey.
tunic / Alice Cashel, Cumann na mBan, 1916-1921
Uniform jacket or tunic, Cumann na mBan, 1916 period. As worn by the donor Miss Alice Cashel. Alice Cashel was a member of the Cork Branch of Sinn Fein and a founding member, with Annie McSwiney, of the Cork Cumann na mBan, before the Irish Volunteers were established there.