Letter from Bridie O'Rahilly to Anna O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Bridie O'Rahilly

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This letter was written by Bridie O'Rahilly (d. 1971) to Anna O'Rahilly (d. 1958). In the letter Bridie offers Anna sympathy on the death of her brother Michael Joseph O'Rahilly (1875-1916). Bridie writes that the people in her area seem to be proud that Michael came from their village, Ballylongford (County Kerry) and that Michael's sister, Nell, had been released from prison.Michael Joseph 'The' O'Rahilly (1875–1916) was a nationalist and a journalist. In 1916 he aligned himself with Eoin MacNeill and Bulmer Hobson who opposed a preemptive rising. Although O'Rahilly played a large role in delivering MacNeill's countermanding order he felt obligated to stand with the men he recruited and trained. O'Rahilly was fatally wounded on the Thursday 27 April when the GPO was being evacuated.

 University College Dublin Archives Sighle Humphreys Papers, P106/122/1 https://letters1916.ie/item/130 English Bridie O'Rahilly 1916-05-25 Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland Anna O'Rahilly Female Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 All Letters to be addressed to the Agent Bank of Ireland Office, Listowel 25th May 1916. My dear Anna, It is time for me to write to you, but it is not from want of thought that I have deferred writing until now. I have scarcely ceased thinking of you all since I heard the terribly sad news about poor Michael; and I have prayed fervently for him and for you all every day since. This was the only small way in which I could assist you. Sometimes I wonder how the rest of you managed to survive these past few weeks at all. But with the Cross God gives the needful grace, I suppose. It would have only added to your grief, if possible, could you have seen how the country people round here took poor Michael's death. Except I had been on the spot I could not have credited it. They seemed to have been very proud that this was his native district; and I know that he will have a most impressive funeral when he is brought down to the Abbey. R.I.P. I am very glad, indeed, that Nell is released again. I hope she is not feeling very done up after the prison treatment. Or perhaps the women are treated somewhat better. Mother told me, too, that you have heard Dick is well. D.G. If he were in Dublin even it would be a relief to you. A Miss Barrett from Ballylongford told me she heard from you. She wept when speaking of Michael, but, indeed, I have seen many others do the same. He has the prayers of all the country- side round here. But I am sure he is now happy with God. He was so v. kind to others always that God will not be outdone in generosity. Ml. McEllistrem of Ballylongford is dying at present. I believe he is some relation of the family? I hope I will see you when I am home on holidays next month. With deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you, Nell and Nannie and with much love. I am, dear Anna, Your affectionate cousin, Bridie O'Rahilly Bridie O'Rahilly Letter from Bridie O'Rahilly to Anna O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916 Anna O'Rahilly Letter from Bridie O'Rahilly to Anna O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916Letter from Denis Mangan to Anna O'Rahilly, 11 August 1916.Letter from Lieutenant Colonel R. L. Owens to Anna O'Rahilly, 28 May 1916Letter from Lieutenant Colonel R. L. Owens to Anna O'Rahilly, 29 May 1916Letter from Kenneth Healings to Anna O'Rahilly, c. August 1916Letter from Patrick Hayes to Anna O'Rahilly, 13 May 1916Letter from Patrick Hayes to Anna O'Rahilly, 23 August 1916Letter from Stephen Purcell to Anna O'Rahilly, 24 December 1916Letter from Maud Griffith to Anna O'Rahilly, 13 September 1916Letter from Sister M. Marcella to Anna O'Rahilly, 20 July 1916Letter from Anna O'Rahilly to Mabel FitzGerald, 25 May 1916Letter from John O'Brien to Anna O'Rahilly, 1916Letter from Ella Young to Anna O'Rahilly, 13 July 1916Letter from S. M. O'Meara to Anna O'Rahilly Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland Letter from Bridie O'Rahilly to Anna O'Rahilly, 25 May 1916