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Contains 5 Results:

Letter to Nora Ashe from Padraig, 1916 June 12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSE/IR1045-1
Scope and Contents Contains one letter written in Irish to Nora Ashe from a "Pádraig." It's a general letter offering comfort to Nora. He notes his concern for Thomas, but also his pride for what Thomas is doing for Ireland. Includes general comments about the community being distraught over Thomas' imprisonment. Padraig suspects that there will be a general amnesty for the prisoners. Pádraig mentions he hopes everyone will soon be back in Kinard, telling tales around the fire, indicating that he knew the Ashe...
Dates: 1916 June 12

Telegram to Nora Ashe in Dublin, Co. Dublin, 1917 June 19

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSE/IR1045-2
Scope and Contents

Telegram to Nora Ashe at Conarchy's Hotel in Dublin from "Kit" in Adfert, Co. Kerry. Kit inquires when Nora will be returning home, likely to plan for Thomas Ashe's homecoming.

Dates: 1917 June 19

Letter to Nora Ashe from "a sincere friend", 1917 June 19

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSE/IR1045-3
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter to Nora Ashe at Pallasgreen, Limerick from "a sincere friend," at Knockavilla, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary to congratulate her on the release of her brother Thomas Ashe. Written on watermarked paper: a crowned harp decorated with shamrocks with the Éire as spéirbhean as well as the Glendalough Round Tower with a wolfhound and the words "Ancient Irish vellum made in Saggard, Co. Dublin."

Dates: 1917 June 19

Telegram to Nora Ashe in Tralee, Co. Kerry, 1917 June 21

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSE/IR1045-4
Scope and Contents

Telegram to Nora Ashe at the Harp Hotel in Tralee from a "McGuinness," in Dublin. Includes instructions for Nora, and subtextually Thomas, to meet at Limerick Station to board a train to Clare, possibly in reference to the East Clare by-election.

Dates: 1917 June 21

Letter to "A th. a chara," from "J.", 1917 June 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSE/IR1045-6
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter addressed only to "A Th. a chara," from a "J." Discusses the various homecomings of Irish prisoners including ones in Youghal, Cork City, and Kerry, the by-election in Clare, a large gathering at Bodenstown, and growing divisions amongst the Sinn Féiners. Also includes a lengthy discussion of matters concerning Conradh na Gaeilge and An Coiste Gnotha.

Dates: 1917 June 26