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An obituary of Phil Shanahan 5 Dec 1931
A printed obiturary for Phil Shanahan. Taken from 'The Watchword' 5 December 1931. A committed Republican he used his pub in the vicinity of Talbot Street, Dublin where he sheltered IRA members and stored equipment. (27 October 1874 – 21 November…
Letter from Peader Kearney to Miss Shanahan 10 May 1933
A manuscript letter from Peader Kearney in Inchicore, Dublin to Miss Sarah Shanahan, Phil Shanahan's sister. Phil Shanahan was born in Hollyford, Co. Tipperary. A committed Republican he used his pub in the vicinity of Talbot Street, Dublin where he…
Letter from the Convent of Mercy, Clifden to a relative of Phil Shanahan in Dublin. 8 Feb 1922
A manuscript letter written by a resident of the Convent of Mercy, Clifden to a cousin, a relative of Phil Shanahan's in Dublin. 8 Feb 1922
A group of Black and Tans in Drombane Village
Black and white image of a group of Black and Tans in Drombane Village. These were recruits to the RIC following the outbreak of the War of Independence, generally English young unemployed veterans of WWI.
The Royal Irish Constabulary evacuating Thurles . 24 February 1922
Black and white image of the Royal Irish Constabulary evacuating Thurles barracks on Friar Street in two motor vehicles. 24 February 1922
Armoured vehicles outside the R.I.C. Barracks, Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
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
IRA crossing Friar Street, Thurles, to take possession of the vacated R.I.C. barracks. 24 February 1922
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…
Commandant James Leahy, 2nd Tipperary Brigade I.R.A. and Captain Quinlan (Liaison officer) standing in the doorway of the R.I.C. barracks on Friar Street, Thurles. 24 February 1922
Black and white image of Commandant James Leahy, 2nd Tipperary Brigade I.R.A. (Left) and Captain Quinlan, Liaison officer, Right) standing in the doorway of the R.I.C. barracks on Friar Street watching the last of the R.I.C. walk out. Youth on the…
Armoured vehicles outside the Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks, Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Black and white image of armoured vehicles, a Lancia and a Crossley Tender outside the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, Thurles on the day of the R.I.C. departure for Dublin. 24 February 1922
Supply orders IRA Battalion 2, 1922
A collection of supply requests from H.Q. 2nd Batt, 3rd Tipp Brigade to Con Dwyer, Cashel. Names of those collecting items often given, many signed by Patrick Horan. 1922