Any stories/info from 1916 -1922

[turvey]

Hello Turvey, I am trying to compile a list of names of Volunteers who were members of "E" Co 2nd Battalion, Dublin Brigade , any information you could supply would be appreciated.
I am looking for the following, how old they were , date of birth if known, if they were married, any children, single, where they lived, any medals, what line of work they were in, any known operations they were involved in, any stories you might have been told or passed down through the family, also where they were educated.
My grandfather, Commandant Michael Duffy and some of his brothers were members of "E" Co.2nd Battalion Dublin Brigade, my grandfathers brother, Thomas Duffy, made a Witness Statement, no. 1409, it refers to the operation at 38 Upper Mount Street, 21st November, 1920, known as Bloody Sunday, a copy of it is on the Michael Collins and the Squad site by Corisande, that is where my interest comes from
C.S.M.

[barrylyons]

Hi Caple street man,
Thanks for the information, I was not sure if it was the same mick kelly but have got confirmation of this from his Nephew. it turns out he was a Lieutenant in the Citizen army and married a woman called mary highland whos name also appears in Dublin fighting stories. apparently she held up a milk cart at gunpoint and made them drive to the green to feed the Citizen army . Both her and mick ended up living in liberty hall in the 40s as caretakers ,and i was surprised that a drawing of mary went up for sale in adams and fetched 5 grand ( there was a sketck also by maud gonne on the other side).
so thanks for the info .

[capel street man]

Afternoon barrylyons, if it is the same M.Kelly, he is listed in the official list of the History of the Irish Citizen Army by R.M.Fox as being in the Stephens Green Garrison, a Mrs.Kelly ( Mary Hyland ) is also listed as being in the same garrison.
CSM

[barrylyons]

Thanks again Mr Caple street, Yes it is the very same Mike kelly I will have to find a photo, I will have to get hold of a few books about the ICA, My gran was his sister ,who was also in the ICA or cuman na mban but not listed as was my grandad. On the other side my grandfather was in Jacobs and my gran was in cuman na mban  as well.
Have you a connection with 1916  .

[capel street man]

You will have to get a copy of -  History of the Irish Citizen Army by R.M.Fox, it mentions your relative, Mary Hyland in a chapter on Stephens Green, the book is quite rare but definitely worth reading, it gives a great insight about the 1916 Uprising. If you are based in or near Dublin, there is a shop called Stokes Books, 19 Market Arcade, South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2, you can check if he has a copy, I have had many books from there that have helped me in my research and understanding of the subject
Yes, my great Uncle, Patrick Duffy was in Stephens Green and the College of Surgeons, his future wife, Brigid Davis, was a member of the C.A, and was in Liberty Hall from the beginning and then in City Hall, they both would have known your relatives.
CSM

[fourthgeneration]

Hi, I recently came across some information about my great grandfather Michael Smyth and it triggered my curiosity. fascinating reading! Now I am keen to find out as much as possible about him and his activities during 1916-1922. As far as I know he was a member of E Company 2ND Battalion Dublin Brigade and involved in the burning of the Custom House and the escape of three men from Kilmainham Jail. Until now my knowledge of that era in Irish history was vague but now I that have discovered some details it has come alive and I am keen to find out more. Any access to information, photos or advice on how to find out more would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime I am enjoying the wealth of information given by members posts. Thanks!

[Gary Deering]

Hi Fourth Generation, I am sure you have seen it here, but if your Great Grandfather got a pension or was ever in the army those records will give you a lot of information.Also there is a Custom House Group on Facebook, which members post pictures information etc.Also Capel Street Man here, has an interest in E Coy 2nd Batt he is a wealth of knowledge & has helped a lot of us here with information. Gary

[capel street man]

Welcome to the site fourthgeneration, I have a site  - looking for members of " E " Co. 2nd Battalion and would be very interested in the information you have found out on your great grandfather.
My own family were members of "E" Co. 2nd Batt. Are you able to say what area of Dublin he lived in , 1916 - 1922 ? My grandfather helped in picking the men with Tom Ennis in the Custom House operation

CSM

[fourthgeneration]

Hi Gary, Thanks for your reply. I got my original information from Michael Smyth’s application for his pension and the statements given and letters written by others supporting his application. I am delighted to hear that there is a Custom House Group on Facebook and I will look that up. I also hope to look up his military records.  I am only at the early stages of my research and I know it will be a long process but if the past week is anything to go by, I am sure it will be most rewarding. Thanks for your help.