Seamus Fitzgerald Descriptive List (Ref. PR6)

PR6/

Letter to Fitzgerald from Alfred O'Rahilly, U.C.C. cancelling his agreement to speak at a Fianna Fail function "not being a member of Fianna Fail in fact disagreeing strongly with the apathy of that party in some matters". Remarks a recent speech of his at a similar function evoked great resentment "Hence him through, I prefer my liberty." 1p

256 4 May 1933

Front page of Irish Press "Rejoicing in Dail as the Oath is abolished" (oath of allegiance to British Crown. 1p

257 22 June 1933

Copy of Press Notice issued by the Department of Agriculture "Threshing and Cleaning of Home Grown Wheat etc." 1p

258 28 June - 27 July 1933

Letters from Cormac Kilty, Secretary Seamus O'hAthchuirn Cumann to Fitzgerald discussing the appointment of a caretaker to the Cobh Military Huts. A resolution was passed by the Cumainn of lack of confidence in Fitzgerald due to his action in the matter and a call made for his resignation. 2 items

259 3 April 1933 - 6 September 1934

Letters to Fitzgerald from Tadhg O'Brien, Secretary Riverstown C.C. discussing his resignation from party affairs due to family responsibilities. 2 items

260 October - December 1933

Political Victimization File relating to the Political victimizals of Vincent O'Leary. Includes: submission by O'Leary that he was denied a post by Cork Corporation as a result of his activities against the Free State in the Civil War. 15 December 1933 - letter from the Department of Local Government and Public Health stating they were to find any evidence of political victimisation.

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