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Special Collections are a wonderful resource available in public libraries throughout the country. These cultural treasures range from rare manuscripts to works of art. Details of the special collections are available here.
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Rory O'Connor (1883 – 1922)
Rory O'Connor fought in the Easter Rising in 1916 and later became Director of Engineering in IRA. He opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 and was executed on 8 December 1922 in retaliation for the killing of the pro-treaty TD, Sean Hales.
Courtesy of the Irish Film Institute
Richard Mulcahy (1886 – 1971)
Richard Mulcahy fought in the 1916 Rising and was elected Minister for Defence in the 1918 election. Mulcahy supported the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921 and later served as leader of Fine Gael. He was also Minister for Education from 1948 until 1951.
Courtesy of the Irish Film Institute
Michael Collins (1890 - 1922)
Michael Collins took part in the Easter Rising of 1916 and was later appointed Minister for Finance. He was part of the delegation that negotiated the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921, the terms of which led to the Irish Civil War in 1922. Collins became the commander-in-chief of the Government forces. He was killed in Cork on August 22 1922.
Courtesy of the Irish Film Institute
Photograph of Family of Henry Jones and Mary Hungerford.
Photograph of Family of Henry Jones and Mary Hungerford (c.1890)
Household account book of William Coppinger half
Household account book of William Coppinger of Barryscourt, Midleton, county Cork. (1761-1773) (Exham Flynn Solicitors Papers)
Carrickhanshee map page
Map of the lands of Carrickhanshee containing 165 acres and twenty-four perches. (20 August 1773) (Ryan-Purcell Estate Papers)
Letter from Patrick Dempsey, USA (October 1881)
Letter from emigrant Patrick Dempsey
Letter from emigrant Patrick Dempsey, Riverbrin, St. Pauls, U.S.A. (26 October 1881) Ryan-Purcell Estate Papers.
Audio/Video
- John Kelly: 'The ballad of P.W. Nally'
John Kelly: 'The ballad of P.W. Nally'
'The ballad of P.W. Nally is taken from the album "Songs of past and present 1", catalogue number Dreoilin 003 and appears here courtesy of Joe Byrne, Dreoilin.
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Mayo County Library
- Stephen Garvey: 'Back to Castlebar'
Stephen Garvey: 'Back to Castlebar'
This clip is taken from "Back to Castlebar : a tribute to the late Stephen Garvey, and appears here courtesy of the Mayo Film & Video Club
Mayo County Library
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stephen garvey
Mayo County Library
- Sean Smyth: 'Jim McKillop's Reel'
Sean Smyth: 'Jim McKillop's Reel'
'Jim McKillop's Reel' is taken from the album "The Blue Fiddle" by Sean Smyth, catalogue number LUNCD060, and appears here courtesy of Mulligan Records.
Mayo County Library
- David Munnelly: 'Jock Cawley's' jigs
David Munnelly: 'Jock Cawley's' jigs
'Jock Cawley's' jigs is taken from the album "Swing" by David Munnelly, catalogue number DLCD002, and appears here courtesy of Hummingbird Records.
Mayo County Library
- John & Kevin McHugh: 'Adam & Eve jigs'
John & Kevin McHugh: 'Adam & Eve jigs'
'Adam & Eve jigs' is taken from the album "Fidiléirí, catalogue number Dreoilín 005, and appears here courtesy of Joe Byrne, Dreoilín
Mayo County Library
- Emer Mayock: 'The fickle lad'
Emer Mayock: 'The fickle lad'
'The fickle lad' is taken from the album "Playground" by Emer Mayock, catalogue number Is Mise 001, and appears here courtesy of Is Mise.
Mayo County Library
- Joe Byrne: Audio
Joe Byrne: Audio
This piece of music is taken from the album "Fíf agus Fideog", catalogue number Dreoilín 0011, and appears here courtesy of Joe Byrne, Dreoilín.
Mayo County Library
Documents
- A History of the Diocese of Raphoe, Part I, Second Volume
A History of the Diocese of Raphoe, Part I, Second Volume
A History of the Diocese of Raphoe, by the Very Rev. E. Canon Maguire, D.D. Formerly Professor of Rhetoric, Maynooth; author of "St. Adomnan," "Ballyshannon," "Letterkenny," &c. Part I: Ecclesiastical. Second Volume. Dublin: Browne and Nolan, Limited, Belfast, Cork & Waterford.
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History of Ireland | Donegal Cultural Services
- Ancient Cures, Charms and Usages of Ireland
Ancient Cures, Charms and Usages of Ireland
Ancient Cures, Charms and Usages of Ireland: contributions to Irish lore by Lady Wilde, author of "Ancient Legends of Ireland," "Driftwood from Scandinavia," etc. London: Ward and Downey, 12, York Street, Covent Garden, W.C. 1890.
History & Heritage | Other
- 234 Charles Stewart Parnell A Memoir
234 Charles Stewart Parnell A Memoir
History of Ireland | An Chomhairle Leabharlanna
- The Fall of Feudalism
The Fall of Feudalism
The Fall of Feudalism
Digital Books | An Chomhairle Leabharlanna
- A History of the Diocese of Raphoe, Part I, First Volume
A History of the Diocese of Raphoe, Part I, First Volume
A History of the Diocese of Raphoe, by the Very Rev. E. Canon Maguire, D.D. Formerly Professor of Rhetoric, Maynooth; author of "St. Adomnan," "Ballyshannon," "Letterkenny," &c. Part I: Ecclesiastical. First Volume. Dublin: Browne and Nolan, Limited, Belfast, Cork & Waterford.
History of Ireland | Donegal Cultural Services
- Irish Orators and Oratory
Irish Orators and Oratory
Irish Orators and Oratory, with an introduction by Professor T. M. Kettle. Dublin: The Talbot Press Limited, 89 Talbot Street.
Digital Books | An Chomhairle Leabharlanna
- Records relating to the Dioceses of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Records relating to the Dioceses of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Records relating to the Dioceses of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise by the Very Rev. John Canon Monahan, D.D., V.F. With map. Dublin: M.H. Gill and Son, O'Connell Street, 1886.
History & Heritage | Westmeath County Library
- History of Ireland: Cuculain and his Contemporaries
History of Ireland: Cuculain and his Contemporaries
History of Ireland: Cuculain and his Contemporaries, by Standish O'Grady. Vol. II
History of Ireland | Other
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