Liam de Róiste Papers Descriptive List Ref. U271

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Level:

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Extent: Part of:

3pp

U271/G/002

Scope and Content: 3 lists of names – commanders/ members of Volunteers (not dated). Also on reverse, draft poster/handbill.

Reference:

U271/G/002/005

Date:

nd [1914-1916]

Title: Cork. Level:

Postcard from [JJ Walsh], GPO, Cork, to Liam Roche Esq. 2 St. Brigid’s Street,

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U271/G/002

Scope and Content: ‘It is of the utmost importance that these lists of newly formed sections should be distributed to the Sergeants tonight either at the Cornmarket, or at the Hall on our return. Don’t disappoint- otherwise Sundays show will break down badly....’ Concerns Irish Volunteers meeting in Cork.

Reference:

U271/G/002/006

Date:

Mar 1914

Title: Level:

Printed handbill Cork Corps.

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Extent: Part of:

U271/G/002

Scope and Content: Printed handbill from Cork City Corps Irish National Volunteers, explaining the nature of the organisation and seeking recruits, who can call to Fisher Street HQ any night from 830 to 1030, '....the armed nation makes the free nation possible...'.

Reference:

U271/G/002/007

Date:

8 Apr 1914

Title: Level:

Irish Volunteers Cork Corps, list by de Róiste

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1 item

U271/G/002

Scope and Content: List of 7 matters concerning formation of Volunteer companies, written by Liam de Róiste, Secretary. Also first Battalion list of Companies A to H with note of membership numbers, parade times and locations (Cornmarket or City Hall), times of route marches, delegates’ names.

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