Letter from Éamonn Ceannt to Áine Ceannt saying goodbye on the morning of his execution,
1916 May 8.
Ceannt says that he is "without fear, calmly awaiting the end" as he dies "a noble death for Irish freedom" and hopes for a place in Heaven close to several others. Referring to her as the wife of one of the Leaders of the Revolution, he states that her duty to him and to their son Ronan is to live, and wishes that she shall take care of her health and that they shall see each other again in the kingdom of God.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Addressed to "13 Alphonsus Road". Physical description: 1 item (1 page). more |
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Letter from Éamonn Ceannt to Áine Ceannt saying goodbye on the morning of his execution,
1916 May 8.
| In Collection: | Ceannt and O'Brennan Papers, 1851-1953. |
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| Description: | Ceannt says that he is "without fear, calmly awaiting the end" as he dies "a noble death for Irish freedom" and hopes for a place in Heaven close to several others. Referring to her as the wife of one of the Leaders of the Revolution, he states that her duty to him and to their son Ronan is to live, and wishes that she shall take care of her health and that they shall see each other again in the kingdom of God. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (1 page). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 13,069/9/3
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |