detainees , tintown 1922

[seamusoneill2]

Hi all,
I have in my possession an autograph book signed by a number of detainees in no. 1 camp, between Aug. '23 and Oct. '23. it contains verse and 2 drawings of tintown.
among those who signed are(errors in names may be expected.:-
J. Togher, Ballina.
Sean Corcoran, Balla
Seaghan O Currain, Dundegain Kerry
P. Brady, Drumconrath
Michael Beagrl
M. Ferqueth
Michael McCoy, Listowel
Muiris O Conchubhair, Listowel
Dan Kelly, Beechwood, Roscommon
Thomas J. Healy, Ballycastle Mayo
Myles King, Westport, Mayo
Michael Collins, Corrabawn, Clonbur, Galway
Michael Carabine, Belmullet
D. Cullen
Seamus De Burca, Tuam
Jim McHugh, gALWAY
W.J. Hande, Galway
Tomas O Suileabhain, Waterford
D. O Mahony
Michael Fuller, Lixnaw, Kerry
Liam Meachair, Dublin
J. Flynn, Waterford
Michael O Longain, Ballyglunin, Galway
Padraig O Mea
Tom Quigley, 2nd. Batt. Western Division
D. Cullen
Georgie Giles, Waterford
Mattie Flannery, Ballinrobe, Mayo
John Reidy, Lixnaw, Kerry
M. Grory, Buncrana, Donegal
A. McGrath
P. Poure
Any interest or feed back appreciated

[maryfarrell6]

A Cead Mile Failte to you Seamus,
WELCOME TO THE CURRAGH OF KILDARE FORUM!
The Autograph Book you hold in your possession is indeed a National Treasure!
But to all of us who were either Born or lived or passed under the Shadow it means sooo much more. Its a HUGE part of our history that we're now eager to discover more about'
So Many had close relatives who spent some time during that period of our history in Tintown and would be over the moon if your autograph book held even a few words or drawing by their grandparents or any family members for that matter.
So interest like you asked(when all members read your post will go through the roof)
Because what you hold in your possession is an untapped, unseen gem from our past, I'm sure you will handle it with extreme care and we'll wait with baited breath for you to release it so that we can all read and saviour the precious contents!
MaryF

[andybrennan]

Seamus,

As Mary said, a fine piece of history you hold in your hand, any chance of scanning it or portions of same and e-mail to Matt so we can all share in it.

Andy