Papers of Gerald O'Connor, Brigade Commandant 2nd Western Division, IRA,

1921-1924.

Material illustrates the overall day-to-day running of the 2nd Western Division.

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Main Creator: O'Connor, Gerald 1972
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Irish Republican Army
Roscommon (Ireland : County)
Ireland > History > 1922-
Ireland > History > Civil War, 1922-1923
Notes:Gerald O'Connor of Loughglynn, Co Roscommon, served as 1st Battalion Commandant and later as No 2 Brigade Commandant in the 2nd Western Division. After leaving military service he became a teacher in Meelick National School. He was elected Fianna Fáil representative for the Roscommon County Council 1934-1942 and died in 1972.

Physical description: 1 box (29 folders) and 1 large folder.

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Arrangement:Fonds
Provenance:Purchased from Kenny's Bookshop & Art Galleries, 24 December 2020.

Complaints, discipline and instructions,

1921-1922.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Papers of Gerald O'Connor, Brigade Commandant 2nd Western Division, IRA, 1921-1924.
Description:Contains correspondence, special memoranda, general orders etc.
Complaints include theft, such as cars stolen and robbery of a post office; mail cars raided; men found under the influence of alcohol; 'un-soldierly conduct'; poor attendance at classes; serious 'accidents' in the use of arms involving loss of life; using arms for sporting purposes; revenge on James Browne, a Black and Tan, for the beating of Lieutenant Joseph Satchwell; threatening letters; interference of demobolised RIC men and other 'enemies during the late War' etc.
Main Creator: Irish Republican Army
Language:English
Extent:4 folders.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 51,393/26-29 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
Corporate Author:Irish Republican Army