Letter from S.M. Martina to Nancy O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916. Letters 1916-1923 S.M. Martina

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This is a letter from S.M. Martina to Nancy O'Rahilly (1875-1961). The writer apologises for not writing sooner, saying that, as a stranger, she didn't want to intrude too early on Mrs. O'Rahilly's grief. She praises The O'Rahilly and and says that the sisters have been offering prayers. She mentions 'the boys' and hopes they will be a comfort. Finally the writer requests a supply of mortuary cards and offers deepest sympathy. In a P.S. she invites Mrs. O'Rahilly to visit the Convent.Nancy O'Rahilly was a member of the Provisional Council of Cumann na mBan at its founding in 1914. She was the wife of Michael Joseph O'Rahilly, self-styled as 'The' O'Rahilly (1875-1916), who was shot in Parnell/Moore Street on 28 April 1916 and died some time later. Nancy was pregnant at the time of her husband's death – the child was born three months later.

 University College Dublin Archives Humphreys Papers, P106/120/44 https://letters1916.ie/item/22 English S.M. Martina 1916-05-25 St. Mary's Dominican College, Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland. Nancy O'Rahilly Female Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 St. Mary's Dominican College, Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin, S. 25th May 1916 Dear M rs. O'Rahilly, You must think it very strange that I never wrote a line to offer you our deepest sympathy in the biggest sorrow of your life. Believe me it was through no want of sympathy, but there are times when a stranger's letter might jar and in a grief such as yours I thought it better to wait a little before intruding. May God comfort your poor broken heart, as He alone can. You have the comfort of knowing that your dear husband was a good, holy man and died a holy, happy death. We have prayed much for him and you. I hope the boys will be a great comfort to you now. If you get any mortuary cards of your dear husband may I ask for a few. We should like to remember such a noble soul R.I.P. Joined by the Sisters in deepest sympathy, love to my old Children. Yours very sincerely in J.C. S.M. Martina O.S.D. P.S. When you feel equal, we should like to have a visit from you. Nancy O'Rahilly Letter from Neans bean í Rathgaille (Nancy O'Rahilly) to Mabel FitzGerald, circa 26 May 1916.Letter from Nancy O'Rahilly to Mabel FitzGerald, May 1916.Letter from S.M. Martina to Nancy O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916.Letter from Herbert Pim to Nancy O'Rahilly, 26 May, 1916.Letter from Kathleen Hogan to Nancy O'Rahilly, 29 May 1916.Letter from Amelia Jephson to Nancy O'Rahilly, 14 June 1916.Letter from M. Curry to Nancy O'Rahilly, 15 June, 1916.Letter from the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Police to Nancy O'Rahilly, 19 June 1916Letter from Eóin B. Mac Giolla Chomghaill to Nancy O'Rahilly, 28 July 1916.Postcard from Eóin B. Mac Giolla Chomghaill (Coyle) to Nancy O'Rahilly, c. May 1916.Letter from Kathleen Hogan to Nancy O'Rahilly, 31 July 1916.Letter from J.J. Dunne to Nancy O'Rahilly, 3 August 1916.Letter from Mrs. E.N. Gilbert to Nancy O'Rahilly, 30 August 1916. Letter from Kathleen Lynn to Nancy O'Rahilly, 23 November 1916.Letter from Celia to Nancy O'Rahilly, c. May 1916.Letter from Eiblín Ní Sheaghda to Nancy O'Rahilly, c. May 1916Letter from Denis to Nancy O'Rahilly, 5 May 1916.Letter from Sister M. of Good Counsel (Mangan) to Nancy O'Rahilly, 7 May 1916.Letter from N. de Buitléir to Nancy O'Rahilly, 7 May 1916.Letter from Máire de Buitléir to Nancy O'Rahilly, 24 May 1916.Letter from Áine Ní S. to Nancy O'Rahilly, 9 May 1916.Letter from Annie Curran to Nancy O'Rahilly, 10 May 1916.Letter from Eithne A. Kelly to Nancy O'Rahilly, 14 May 1916.Letter from Nancy Campbell to Mrs. O'Rahilly, 17 May 1916.Letter from M. Malone to Nancy O'Rahilly, 17 May 1916.Letter from Emily Weddall (Emhin Ní Uadall) to Nancy O'Rahilly, c. May 1916. Letter from Pronnséas Ó Súilleabháin to Nancy O'Rahilly, 18 May 1916.Letter from Mary to Mrs. O'Rahilly, 19 May 1916.Letter from Mrs E.N. Gilbert to Nancy O'Rahilly, 21 May 1916.Letter from Laurence Ginnell to Nancy O'Rahilly, 28 May 1916.Letter from Julia Evans to Nancy O'Rahilly, 1 June 1916.Letter from M. Costello C.C. to Nancy O'Rahilly, 23 May 1916.Letter from Agnes MacNeill to Madam O'Rahilly, 17 August, 1916.Letter to Nancy O'Rahilly, 18 May 1916. S.M. Martina Letter from S.M. Martina to Nancy O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916. St. Mary's Dominican College, Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland. Letter from S.M. Martina to Nancy O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916.