Liam de Róiste Papers Descriptive List Ref. U271

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Printed leaflet from Irish Volunteers Cork Corps Executive Committee, Fisher Street, Cork, 'Óglaigh na h-Éireann, Irish Volunteers- Cork Corps' . 'In view of the recent secession from the ranks of the Cork Corps....and the setting up of a second Volunteer Corps in the city...' . Refers to Redmond's and Crosbie's attempt to bring the Volunteers under the English War Office, and the refusal by the Provisional Committee in Dublin to allow the volunteers to become a recruiting ground for the British Army. (4pp)

Reference:

U271/G/006/5

Date:

30 Nov 1914

Title: Level:

Circular letter from Irish National Volunteers Cork City Regiment to 'Dear Sir'.

file

Extent: Part of:

U271/G/006

Scope and Content: Refers to Lord Mayor's public meeting at Council Chamber City Hall on Thursday 3 Dec 1914 for starting a fund to complete the equipment and training of the regiment. Refers to the finances since July and the 'minority of the old Provisional Committee' revolting against Mr. Redmond.... pursuing a policy calculated to injure both the Country and the Volunteers. Appeals for strong financial support. Adds that since the War began over 200 local men have gone to the front with some 25,000 others.

U271/G/007

An Cumann Cosanta 1915

Reference:

U271/G/007

Date:

1915

Title: Level:

An Cumann Cosanta 1915

series

Extent: Part of:

2 items U271/G

Scope and Content: The Cumann Cosanta was an early attempt at an Irish Volunteers' financial relief fund.

Reference:

U271/G/007/1

Date:

1915

Title:

Membership/Subscribers card for An Cumann Cosanta, for Liam de Róiste, 2

St. Brigids Street, Cork. Level: Item Extent: 1 item Part of: Scope and Content:

U271/G/007

Reference:

U271/G/007/2

Date:

26 Jul 1915

Title:

An Cumann Cosanta, Notice of Acceptance to Membership for Liam de

Róiste, by Secretary Micheal O hAnnrachain.

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