Minute Book of the Cumann na Gael, Cork Celtic Literary Society Branch.
TitleMinute Book of the Cumann na Gael, Cork Celtic Literary Society Branch.
ReferenceU271/B/1
Date
2 Jan 1901 – 19 Jun 1903
CreatorCork Celtic Literary Society
Production date 1901 - 1903
Scope and ContentIncludes (for example): (2 Jan 1901) Preliminary meeting held at No.3 Marlboro Street, Robert Fitzgerald, Con Cronin, Terence MacSwiney, Donal Hegarty and Liam de Roiste in attendance to establish the Cumann na Gael Cork Celtic Literary Society Branch. (4 Jan 1901) objects of society are to Strive for the establishment of an Irish Republic by adopting and proagating the principles of the United Irishmen, by striving for the restoration of the national language and through the study and teaching of Irish History. All other objects as per national organisation. (2 March 1902) Maud Gonne elected president and Major John McBride vice president, Liam de Roiste elected secretary and treasurer. (5 March 1902) establishment of Gaelic football club. (19 Mar 1902) establishment of a branch of Inghinidhe na hEireann in the city by Maud Gonne. (22 Sep 1902) newspaper clipping concerning Maud Gonne's visit to Cork. (1 Mar 1903) election of officers including Terence MacSwiney as chairman, Edward Lorton vice chairman.
Extentc150pp
Persons keywordCork Celtic Literary Society
SubjectIrish Nationalism, Irish Literature, Gaelic Revival, Gaelic organisations, Cultural Societies
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RightsLicensing information available on request by email to archivist@corkcity.ie Copyright Cork City and County Archives, Cork City Council, unless otherwise indicated. All Rights Reserved.
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