Liam de Róiste Papers Descriptive List Ref. U271

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Scope and Content: Refers to increased 'national feeling' in Cork, particularly because of the visit of 'the Jeann d'Arc of Ireland, Miss Maude Gonne', raising a 'spirit of enthusiastic patriotism' with her 'magnetic influence and stirring soul-inspiring words'. Describes St Patrick's Day activities, songs sung, 'Irish language week',

Reference:

U271/B/004/47

Date:

nd [1901-1906]

Title: [Éire Óg manuscript journal], article/essay, 'The probable limit of the existence of the Irish Race in Ireland', by Erin's Son (Liam de Róiste's handwriting) Level: Item Extent: 4pp Part of: U271/B/004 Scope and Content: Refers to the future of the 'nationalist Irish race' and 'hired servants of the English Government' population, emigration. Predicts that Ireland will remain nationalist, 'for at that time...the Unionist will be in the ascendant'. (Some pages missing)

Reference:

U271/B/004/48

Date:

31 Aug 1902

Title: [Éire Óg manuscript journal], portion of editorial/article/essay signed Liam de Róiste. Refers to financial state 'or some concern', and '...great hopes for the future of our society. We have raised up the work 'Dóchas' as a watchword....There is not another society in Cork which places as its object 'To help in the establishment of an Irish Republic' ...we, ourselves, may yet be called upon to fight for our ideal...'. Level: Item Extent: 1p Part of: U271/B/004 Scope and Content:

Reference:

U271/B/004/49

Date:

nd [1902-1906]

Title: [Éire Óg manuscript journal], portion of in Liam de Róiste's hand. Short story, 'For Éire's sake' by Mac Éireann with prophesy of war against the English in Ireland in 1920. Article, 'Nationality in Cork and the Cork Exhibition'. Level: Item Extent: 5pp Part of: U271/B/004 Scope and Content:

Reference:

U271/B/004/50

Date:

nd [1902-1906]

Title:

[Éire Óg manuscript journal], No. 15, essay by Erin's Son, 'Politics and

Nationality'. Level:

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