Irish Citizen Army/Irish Volunteers * Info Needed

[chris collins]

Hi i am new to this.  My great grandfather was in the irish citizen's army and was in the GPO  at easter 1916.  His name was daniel courtney.  he was arrested at the surrender and was interned in frongoch, north wales.  i have seen a phpto of the volunteers, taken in 1916 and another one , taken after the civil war. He died in 1943 and was given a military funeral. He is buried in Glasnevin. His son, Bernard (barney), also fought in the easter uprising and was at the collrge of surgeons.  he was about 16 or 17 and escaped.  does anyone out there have any idea as to where I can get copies of any photographs of the men who took part in the uprising?

[Happy Chappy :-)]

Hi Chris ;

Welcome on board. Chris there is not to many OFFICAL photographs of the ICA
(Irish Citizen Army).

Two  most famous one of the ICA as a group

1. Croydon Park House (Marino) 1914

2. Liberty Hall Circa 1914

There is also a famous photobgraph of the people who fought  in the GPO
it was most likely the 20yr annversary 1936 taking in CROKE PARK - this
is a good clear photo of about 200 people.

There is couple of photo's of three ICA guys on top of Liberty Hall
but not much use to you.

What was your grandfathers address ?

Check out Rootschat Room

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=291195.0


Keep in touch and lets know how you get on, if I come across
anything I be in touch.

Cheers
CPH

[chris collins]

thanks for the information. daniel Courtney's address was  43 Bessboro' Ave. His son Bernard's address is given as Saville place.

The photograph taken in Croke park in 1936 sounds promising.  Any ideas as to where I can view it or obtain a copy.  That would be amazing!

Thanks
 chris

[Happy Chappy :-)]

Hi Chris :

I think the  the Irish Times produce a copy of the photo ; there may be
a copy hanging up in the GPO ?

My  buddy in the US has a  scanned copy of this photo -but  reluctant to give
us a copy. My Grandfather lived Seville Place also 108  - how's that  our grandfather
probably knew each other.

There is also a picture of the old IRA outside  the Casino some one issued
to this site;

I check with a few friends see can I dig up any info on the croker,

I make a note of your Grandfather and see I can dig up something.

Cheers
CPH

[hasta]

I had a great uncle in the GPO as well, and had heard about this photo hanging in the GPO, so I went in yesterday and it's gone !!! Can't understand why they didn't put it in the little museum in there. Apparently it was hanging on the very wall that now has the museum signage on. Very nice man I was speaking to in there gave me an e mail address to enquire about it's whereabouts. He believes it is in storage somewhere.
NL have a little version on their website
http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000238759

and I also found this amazing Pathé film of the Croke park reunion here
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/survivors-of-the-1916-up-rising

[towzer]

Hi,  My Grandfather is also in this photograph.  There is a copy of it in the International Bar on Wicklow Street in Dublin.  I also saw a copy of it hanging in a hotel in Glendalough (Lynams I think), but that was years ago, so not sure if it is still there. Hope that helps 

[Hugo1211]

Hi,
I've just come across this did you ever get anywhere? Daniel Courtney fought at Annesley Bridge, GPO, Imperial Hotel, Mansfield's, and then back to the GPO. His son Bernard was  actually based in Jacob's Factory under Thomas McDonagh.

[AlanDouglas]

Hi Chris, my name is Alan Douglas. Dan Courtney was my Great Grand-Father also. His youngest daughter Julia married Christy Douglas.
If you search under "Daniel Courtney - Grandfather of the Irish Citizen Army" you'll find a wonderful article written by historian Hugo McGuinness.

Kind Rgds,

Alan.

[grizzly1]

Alan have you searched in the bureau of military history witness statements for info on your grandad, ? it can be a great source of information for anyone with family links regarding 1916 and War of Independence..I have found that it can also fill in and confirm missing family info.