Copy of extracts from the diary of Daniel O'Brien concerning the death of both John F. Meagher and John Fleming and also regarding attending meetings of the Gaelic League,

1893 Sep. 26-1896 Jun. 12.

Remarking on his last visit to John Fleming, O'Brien wrote "I promised to call again in a few days- to which he remarked "if I am alive."". John Fleming died three days later. Speaking of John F. Meagher's funeral, O'Brien states "Not less than 7,000 persons walked after the hearse.". Also includes annotated summations on verso. O'Brien also mentions of the Irish language and poem read at a Gaelic League meeting "I never heard such beautiful language, and I may say I understood every word of it.".

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Main Creator: O'Brien, Daniel, 1839-1896
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Fleming, John, > 1896
Meagher, John Francis > d. 1893
Mac Neill, Eoin, > 1867-1945
Gaelic League (Ireland)
Ireland > History > 19th century
Notes:Extract regarding John F. Meager, O'Brien's address is stated as "Ashpark Cottage, Carrick-on-Suir.". Extract regarding John Fleming and the Gaelic League meetings, O'Brien's address is stated as "9, Carlingford Terrace, Drumcondra, Dublin.".

Physical description: 1 item (3 pages).

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Copy of extracts from the diary of Daniel O'Brien concerning the death of both John F. Meagher and John Fleming and also regarding attending meetings of the Gaelic League,

1893 Sep. 26-1896 Jun. 12.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Description:Remarking on his last visit to John Fleming, O'Brien wrote "I promised to call again in a few days- to which he remarked "if I am alive."". John Fleming died three days later. Speaking of John F. Meagher's funeral, O'Brien states "Not less than 7,000 persons walked after the hearse.". Also includes annotated summations on verso. O'Brien also mentions of the Irish language and poem read at a Gaelic League meeting "I never heard such beautiful language, and I may say I understood every word of it.".
Main Creator: O'Brien, Daniel, 1839-1896
Language:English
Extent:1 item (3 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 13,959/6 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.