Letter from Kathleen Hogan to Nancy O'Rahilly, 29 May 1916. Letters 1916-1923 Kathleen Hogan

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This is a letter from Kathleen Hogan to Nancy O'Rahilly (1875-1961), 29 May 1916. Kathleen regrets that she will not be able to attend the memorial Mass (for The O'Rahilly) in Dublin and says that it would comfort Mrs. O'Rahilly to hear how her late husband is spoken of. She urges Nancy to keep strong for her two fine boys and the 'little Sunbeam which I hope is coming to cheer you'.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, P106/120/50 https://letters1916.ie/item/24 English Kathleen Hogan 1916-05-29 3 Bayview, Bettystown, Co. Meath, Ireland. Nancy O'Rahilly Female Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 3 Bayview Bettystown May 29th My dear Madame O'Rahilly, This is just to say how sorry I am that I shall not be in Dublin tomorrow to be present at the mass which I see announced in today's paper for the repose of the soul of your dear husband R. I. P. I think of you so often, and pray earnestly that God may comfort you. I wish you you could hear hear the the things that are said everywhere about your loved one It would be some comfort to you to know how his memory is honoured and loved by his countrymen and women. I hope you are keeping strong and that your great courage will keep you up to face the future for the sake of the fine boys you have, and for the little sunbeam which I hope is coming to cheer you. Your sincere friend, Kathleen Hogan 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. Kathleen Hogan Letter from Kathleen Hogan to Nancy O'Rahilly, 29 May 1916.Letter from Kathleen Hogan to Nancy O'Rahilly, 31 July 1916. 3 Bayview, Bettystown, Co. Meath, Ireland. Letter from Kathleen Hogan to Nancy O'Rahilly, 29 May 1916.