Descriptive list of the Daniel MacCarthy (Glas) Collection
Scope and Content: Eugene describes the mansion house in Kilbarry which was built in 1816 for the return of Henry Hamilton Cox from America, and hopes that Daniel might consider moving there. Eugene notes that he himself is in good health and is happy with the family he resides with.
Reference:
PR70/B/403
Date:
26 February 1876
Title:
Letter from Eugene MacCarthy "Old Root", Inchiquin [Corofin, County Clare] to
Daniel MacCarthy. Level:
Item
Extent: Part of:
4pp
PR70/B
Scope and Content: Eugene discusses Danny na-Orsi, a weaver descended from the Duna line and how he is related to Jerry na Duna. Eugene has heard of the Duna MacCarthys but has never seen them. He believes several of them live in the townland of Derragh and that one called Harry talks with Leopold Shuldham. Eugene then relates the history of Denis of Derragh who was allegedly thrown overboard by an English monarch. He calls the Derragh branch of the MacCarthys a disgrace to the name and Ireland.
Reference:
PR70/B/404
Date:
25 June 1876
Title:
Letter from Eugene MacCarthy, Inchiquin [Corofin, County Clare] to Daniel
MacCarthy. Level:
Item
Extent: Part of:
2pp
PR70/B
Scope and Content: Eugene discusses the United Irishmen and Feenan Mor who was part of the 1798 rebellion and a disciple of Arthur Roger O'Connor. He also describes a property 3 miles outside Dunmanway "opposite O'Neill Daunt's place", built by the late Lord Norbury, which he thinks would be perfect for Daniel.
Reference:
PR70/B/405
Date:
[4 July 1876]
Title:
Letter from Eugene MacCarthy, Inchiquin [Corofin, County Clare] to Daniel
MacCarthy. Level:
Item
Extent: Part of:
5pp
PR70/B
Scope and Content: Eugene writes that he is delighted by Daniel's American correspondence. He discusses various MacCarthys throughout Cork, other notable Irish families (Beamish, O'Donovan, O'Mahoney, O'Leary and O'Brien) and how they are related to one another. The letter is undated but an annotation by Daniel says it was received on 4 July 1876.
Reference:
PR70/B/406
Date:
15 October 1876
Title:
Letter from Eugene MacCarthy "Old Root", Inchiquin [Corofin, County Clare] to
Daniel MacCarthy.
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