Tipperary Archive

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Ric departure_003.jpg
Black and white image of I.R.A. members marching up Friar Street and entering the R.I.C. barracks on Friar Street, Thurles on the day of the RIC departure. Lead by Capt. P. F. Leahy, Rody Dwan, Thomas Smee, Michael Ryan, James O'Loughlin, Patrick…

Ric departure_004.jpg
Black and white image of British forces transport, a Lancia armoured car and a Crossley Tender outside the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, Thurles on the day of the RIC departure. 24 February 1922

Ric departure_005.jpg
Black and white image of the Royal Irish Constabulary evacuating Thurles barracks on Friar Street in two motor vehicles. 24 February 1922

Fethard062.jpg
Black and white image of a man walking past the burnt down Military Barracks in Fethard. The barracks had been occupied by anti-treaty forces during the civil war who burnt it before the Pro-treaty forces arrived. 1922. Fethard Co. Tipperary

Aunt Bridget 7 Aug 1922.pdf
A manuscript letter giving family news and discussing the 'trouble' in Ireland from Aunt Bridget in Adams, Massachuetts to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. Dated 7 August 1922

Crampton _ Melbourne 8 Feb 1922.pdf
A manuscript letter from Crampton in Melbourne to John Quinn in Ballypatrick giving news of the situation in Melbourne and mentioning the peace negotiations. 8 Feb 1922

Jemmie_Ohio 30 Mar 1922.pdf
A manuscript letter from Jemmie in Cleveland, Ohio to John Quinn in Ballypatrick acknowledging a gift of shamrock for St. Patricks day and telling of local events including a visit to the area by De Valera. Also describing the effects of the…

Lena Duffy to John Quinn 23.11.1920.pdf
A manuscript letter from a cousin, Lena Duffy, Woollahra, Sydney to John Quinn in Ballypatrick in Australia announcing her marriage and discussing the situation at 'home'. 23 Nov 1920

Michael Dillon 28 May 1922.pdf
A manuscript letter from Michael Dillon, Sarsfield Street to John Quinn, Ballypatrick asking for help in Willie's case. 28 May 1922
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