Correspondence: Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh,

1945.

Correspondence while Tánaiste (Dec. 1937- Jun. 1945). During this period Ó Ceallaigh also held the position of Minister for Education (for three weeks in Sept. 1939) and Minister for Finance (Sept. 1939- Jun. 1945).

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Notes:Physical description: 37 items.
Arrangement:Sub-fonds.
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Correspondence: Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh,

1945.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh and the Ryans of Tomcoole papers, 1854-1983.
Description:Correspondence while Tánaiste (Dec. 1937- Jun. 1945). During this period Ó Ceallaigh also held the position of Minister for Education (for three weeks in Sept. 1939) and Minister for Finance (Sept. 1939- Jun. 1945).
Most letters concern Ó Ceallaigh’s nomination for the Presidency, such as a letter to each member of the National Executive regarding a special meeting called to consider the ratification of the Fianna Fáil candidate and to make arrangements for the presidential and local elections campaigns. Several letters congratulating Ó Ceallaigh on his nomination and wishing him success, some with copies of replies sent by B. O’D. (Rúnaidhe priobhaideach), such as those toAnthony Lavelle, Barry M. Egan, Thomas Quinlan and Riobárd [Brennan]. Also includes copy of letter from Alfred O’Rahilly to the editor of the Cork Examiner refuting that he is to go forward for the election; copies of letters sent from B. O’D. to various people regarding the Presidential election, such as one thanking Senator P. T. Kelly for his subscription to the Fianna Fáil Presidential Election Fund; two letters from Tom Barry, one of which has suggestions for the Presidential election campaign, while the other refers to Mulcahy and McKeown’s visit to the graves of some West Cork Volunteers killed in action during the War of Independence; and letters from Lord Granard, one of which mentions events in Greece. Includes letter in Irish.
Language:English
Extent:37 items.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 48,456/16 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.