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Leabhar Déan Liosmór
Leabhar Déan Liosmór
Here are two facsimiles from the Book of the Dean of Lismore: (1) Genealogy of McGregor, by Dougal the servitor and (2) lines by Countess of Argyle. Almost all of the book, with the exception of a few latin notes is written in Gaelic and hosts a collection of Irish poetry. On page 144 the genealogy of the mcgregors was written by the brother Dougal. It outlines their line of decent from the Scottish kings. It is signed in the year 1512. Ref: The Dean of Lismore's Book; a selection of ancient Gaelic poetry from a manuscript collection made by Sir James McGregor, Dean of Lismore, in the beginning of the sixteenth century, edited with a translation and notes by the Rev. Thomas McLoughlan and an introduction and additional notes by William F. Skene Esq, Edinburgh Edmonston and Douglas 1862, Frontpiece.
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Marsh's Library Dublin
Marsh's Library Dublin
Marsh's Library Dublin: a colour photograph of the entrance and exterior.
By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries
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Ferdia
Ferdia
Sketch depicts Ferdia and Cuchulainn in battle
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Drawing of a public execution on Thomas Street, Dublin
Drawing of a public execution on Thomas Street, Dublin
Drawing of a public execution on Thomas Street, Dublin. This picture is showing the historical gallows outside St. Catherine's church where Robert Emmet was executed in 1798.
By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries
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Ceól na nOileán01
Ceól na nOileán01
title page of book with title 'Ceól na nOileán' in large, bold print with relevant information about author, publisher and contributor.
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Cuchulainn and Ferdia
Cuchulainn and Ferdia
Photo of statue of Cuchulainn and Ferdia in Ardee, Co. Louth. The statue displays Cuchlainn carrying the body of his best friend and foster-brother, Ferdia, whom he has just killed in battle.
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Fionn and the Fianna
Fionn and the Fianna
Drawing shows Fionn and the Fianna feasting after the days hunt. They hunted in Glenasmole. Pre-Christian Ireland.
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Great Elk
Great Elk
Drawing shows the Great Elk that is now extinct but that once was hunted by Fionn and the Fianna at Glenasmole, South Dublin during pre-Christian times. Askeleton of the great Irish Elk may be seen in the National History Museum, Dublin, Ireland. The great Elk was twice the height of a man.
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Photograph of Theatre Royal, Hawkins St., Dublin
Photograph of Theatre Royal, Hawkins St., Dublin
Photograph of Theatre Royal, Hawkins St., Dublin. This bulding has now been demolished.
By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries
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Caoimhghin Ó Cearnaigh01
Caoimhghin Ó Cearnaigh01
Title page of book giving title, 'Caoimhghin Ó Cearnaigh', in bold print and underlined, author and publisher with publisher's emblem.