Re: Cumann na mBan member list?

[diarmuid1916]

Hi there i am looking for information on cumann na mban drumcondra branch
For 1921 upwards, or any old picture of the branch ' ie .
Maybe a reunion picture . My grand margaret jordan was
a member from 1921. One of her comrade in the branch was
mary boyce . I have searched all archive maybe someone out there
may hold an old foto of drumcondra cumann na mban. Any other information concering the branch will be
very welcome .
diarmuid.

[Lindajane]

I know you have searched the archives but just incase....the Christian Brothers archive has a lot of stuff from this period. A lot of it is catalogued but not all of it. The archive was in Rice House but is now possibly in Marino. Brother Allan had a big interest in Irish history, especially 1916, war of independence etc. the amount of stuff donated there is fantastic. A chunk of it went to the National Museum at Collins Barracks. I don't know how they are staffed now but no harm asking.

Other than that have you tried Military Archives in Rathmines? They have some interesting items in their collection. I think I came across a notebook before of women who were caught by the Free State Army carrying weapons etc. It might be worth asking if you haven't tried them.

[diarmuid1916]

Thank you for reply, yes i have been too the archive in rathmies a number of times, also belfield & collins barrack.
my great grandfather christopher jordan is on visaul roll of honour in collins barrack,christopher was shot dead 29th april 1916 in the battle of mount st
 i spoke too lar joye.
kilmainham i spoke to naill and given the back room tour.
The christian i have not tried i email to see what archive they hold on cumann na mban
Drumcondra branch
go maith diarmuid.

[diarmuid1916]

If you wish to see a picture margaret jordan 1925
Visit irish volunteers.org.
diarmuid.

[Lindajane]

She is pretty! You never know where stuff will turn up. The Christian Brothers archives is by appointment only and they will bring out what you need if they have it. As I said, still a lot of stuff there to be archived...from the Popes slipper to the false teeth of a man executed to childhood diaries of 1916 men to gaol art, personal photos...

Give them a try..

http://www.learnaboutarchives.ie/index.php/archive-services/archive-services-pdf/item/allen-library-2

[diarmuid1916]

I look into too it thank you
kind regards
diarmuid.

[ang1917]

Hi Diarmuid, Just wondering if you found any more information on the Drumcondra branch my granny was a member from 1917 and I am looking to see if I can get any information etc. Thanks

[diarmuidg]

Hi its diarmuid when your back in touch i let you know about
cumann na mban drumcondra.

[ang1917]

First time using rootschat! would be delighted to find out anything about the branch (1917-21). Thanks.