5th battalion north dublin

[dublinbook1916]

Dublinbook 1916

I note from your extensive list you mention the messenger Molly Adrian (correct spelling was Adrien). As I'm too far away toa ccess the archives could you give any more information about her.(even by PM)?

Regards      Quaxer

Dear Quaxer

In my notes I only have that she was a middle aged lady who cycled back and forth from Dublin several times during the Rising.  She brought Pearse's message that the Volunteers were to "Strike at one o'clock today."

BTW, in McCoole's book, No Ordinary Women, and Tallion's book The Women of 1916 the spelling is Adrian.  Is there a reason you have it different?

[Quaxer]

Dublinbook 1916

Thank you for your prompt reply. The true spelling of the surname is Adrien and various documents back to the 17th Century spell it as so but when it is incorrectly spelt then Adrian is usual the 1st incorrect choice followed by Adreen etc. Her father being a M.O. and a registrar of births  used the Adrien spelling even in his own will. My mother(one of his grandchildren also used the spelling, Adrien.
If you come across more about her please enter it up.

With many thanks
    Quaxer

[OConchocobair]

I've got a sketch portrait of my husband's grandfather, James O'Connor.  He was internee # 1348 or 1378 (I can't make out the writing) at Frongoch Camp.  This picture was sketched by an "M. Kelly" and dated October 8th, 1916 while he and James were held at Frongoch.  Would "Dublin in Rebellion" possibly contain any information on James O'Connor?

[dublinbook1916]

I've got a sketch portrait of my husband's grandfather, James O'Connor.  He was internee # 1348 or 1378 (I can't make out the writing) at Frongoch Camp.  This picture was sketched by an "M. Kelly" and dated October 8th, 1916 while he and James were held at Frongoch.  Would "Dublin in Rebellion" possibly contain any information on James O'Connor?

The book lists James S. O'Connor, who was a member of the 1st Bn Volunteers, was in the Four Courts in the Rising, and was imprisoned in Frongoch.

His address was 10 Beresford Place, Dublin

[OConchocobair]

I've got a sketch portrait of my husband's grandfather, James O'Connor.  He was internee # 1348 or 1378 (I can't make out the writing) at Frongoch Camp.  This picture was sketched by an "M. Kelly" and dated October 8th, 1916 while he and James were held at Frongoch.  Would "Dublin in Rebellion" possibly contain any information on James O'Connor?

The book lists James S. O'Connor, who was a member of the 1st Bn Volunteers, was in the Four Courts in the Rising, and was imprisoned in Frongoch.

His address was 10 Beresford Place, Dublin

Thank you for your prompt reply!

[brophy1]

Hi, Did you mean Dan Brophy? If so, Dan Brophy was my grandfather

[skerries]

hi did your granfather come from co dublin?

[skerries]

hope you are still on this site Dan brophy was married to my dad?s sister.

[johnny_doyle]

Commandant Thomas Ashe; a native of Dingle, Co. Kerry, previously he was a
schoolteacher at Corduff, Co. Dublin. He was known as an inspirational, but
somewhat impractical, leader, and was the great uncle of actor Gregory Peck.

the link to Gregory Peck is an interesting snippet. Didn't know about that one at all.

Do you have anything in your book re Michael Sweeney at the South Dublin Union?