Letters and papers of the I.R.A. Old Comrades' Association,
[ca.1934-1953].
The collection comprises mainly correspondence to and from the National Executive of the I.R.A. Old Comrades' Association, which had its headquarters in Tipperary town. There is discussion in the letters about the provisions of the Military Service Pensions Act of 1934; the Association offers assistance and advice in making applications for those who served during the Rebellion and War of Independence, some of whom might have emigrated and not be aware of their entitlement to a pension. There is also discussion about local I.R.A. associations affiliating with the Tipperary one, and requests for funds. Included in this collection of correspondence are some testimonials regarding military service, a photograph of Con Moloney and some identity cards.
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Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | During the War of Independence Con Moloney was a member of the Tipperary 3 Brigade, before being appointed Adjutant for 2 Southern Division. After the post-Treaty I.R.A. split, Moloney served as Adjutant General and Deputy Chief of Staff in the Anti-Treaty forces. Physical description: 1 folder (31 items). more |
Arrangement: | Fonds |
Letter from Con Moloney attesting to the military service of Thomas Conway,
1935 Sept.
In Collection: | Letters and papers of the I.R.A. Old Comrades' Association, [ca.1934-1953] |
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Description: | Moloney testifies to Conway's service in the Intelligence branch of the Irish Volunteers from 1918, and later as Assistant Director of Intelligence of the Anti-Treaty forces during the civil war. He was wounded and captured with Moloney in March 1923. |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item. |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 50,614/19
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |
Corporate Author: | Irish Republican Army Old Comrades' Association |