10+Items+To+Be+Included

The following items are those which we have decided to include on our collection. We think that they reflect the scope and purpose of our collection:


 * 1. 1916 Rising Postcards (Valentine, Dublin)**

15 postcards of photos taken after rising showing destruction in various sites. We think that these postcards are an excellent visual source and in a format that will appeal to people. They are appropriate to our audience and were taken directly after the rising and can be taken as accurate.


 * 2. Collins, Michael, //The Path to Freedom: Articles and Speeches by Michael Collins,// Mercier Press, Dublin, 1995**

This is a small book, and as such it would be appropriate to have multiple copies. It is likely to be popular, as Michael Collins played a key role in the Rising, and his personal thoughts are interesting to read.


 * 3. Warwick-Haller, Adrian & Sally (Eds.), //Letters from Dublin, Easter 1916: Alfred Fannin's Diary of the Rising,// Irish Academic Press, Dublin, 1995**

Alfred Fannin was not anybody famous, but he kept a daily account of the Rising in his diary. It is an "honest" depiction of the events, and perhaps because he is a non-celebrity, his diary will be more accessible to ordinary people. Like the Michael Collins book above, this publication is relatively small, and would suit multiple copies.


 * 4. //Bibliography of British and Irish History// (Brepolis)**

Found online at: [] : provides reference abstracts for historical subjects. This site also incorporates Irish History Online found at [].

//**5. Curious journey, the 1916 rising. The Discovery Channel**// This documentary covers conversations renowned documentary maker Kenneth Griffith had with 1916 veterans in 1973. This is interesting as it occurred after the 50th anniversary and was not undertaken in conjunction with it. It is an hour and five minute long emotional documentary including interviews with nine men and women who according to the documentary maker made the British leave and is based on a book with a similar name; //Curious Journey:an oral history of Ireland's unfinished revolution// by Kenneth Griffith and Timothy O'Grady, published in 1998 by mercier press. Some of the people included were marginal IRB members at the time such as Maura Comminford and Joseph Sweeney,but went on to become figures in Irish political and military life.,others were at the centre of the action such as Sean O Kavanagh,who worked alongside Michael Collins. Accuracy may come into question as bias may be present due to those being interviewed. The passage of time may also devalue the statements of those interviewed as the human memory is a fragile thing and can weaken over time.I think this should be included because the documentary gives a very unique coverage as it is oral history; something rare but also incredibly valuable, especially in the case of the Irish as it is a much treasured cultural pastime. Some of those interviewed were also in the ‘heat of the action’ as it were, and can give their personal memories of the weekend where Dublin was hit by a rebellion so important to the future of the Irish fight for freedom countless songs,plays and poems have been written about the central six. Also,as it is a documentary associated with Discovery, it is clear from the beginning that the content is of a high quality and the footage included is also set to a high quality.
 * Publication:** A & E Television Networks, c.2008

Originally Held at The National Library of Ireland. There isn't much scope in this prospectus as it only covers the school,it's students, it's curriculum and other activities. However this little pamphlet gives insight into the ideas of Patrick Pearse, particularly in regard to how he believed in the importance of the Irish language and national identity,but also into how this effected his students as pieces from them are also included. We are including it because it will be an interesting piece for the intended audience as it is over a hundred years old.
 * //6. St Enda's College,Rathfarnham: Prospectus 1913-1914.//**

//**7. Blood Upon the Rose: Easter 1916: the rebellion that set Ireland free.**// This is a graphic novel about the 1916 Rising.

It is published by the O'Brien Press and is 46 pages long. It is available from www.obrien.ie, priced at €7.99**.** This may seem odd but as it is a modern collection aimed at various people we think this could be an interesting hook.

This is a collection of poetry by Padraic H. Pearse, Joseph M. Plunkett and Thomas MacDonagh. It is both edited and introduced by Desmond Ryan and has now been released in paperback, after first being published in 1963. Desmond Ryan knew all three poets and puts the poems in political context.
 * 8. The 1916 Poets. (Desmond Ryan)**

It is available from amazon.co.uk, new, from £59.65, roughly €69.57. I feel that this should be included in the collection as it is provides a cultural perspective on the men and events of 1916. I also think that the fact that the editor knew the poets would prove to be interesting for the audience that we are appealing to.


 * //9. The 1916 Rising: Personalities and perspectives, an online exhibition//.**

National Library .Retrieved 21 November 2011 [] The 1916 Proclamation is important to have in our collection; through this website the borrowers can see the proclamation, find information about the men who signed the proclamation and an outline of the history of the rising. It also contains a map of Dublin in 1916.


 * 10.** **Longford printing and publishing co. (1930). //The 1916 song book : songs written by leaders of the rising, songs sung in the G.P.O. and other garrisons, songs sung in the camps and prisons, songs of hope and courage and defiance// .Ireland: Longford Printing & Publishing.**

This is a 32 page and 18cm book. It contains political ballads and songs. There are three songs in Irish the rest are written in English. It is an interesting insight to Irish culture and the history of Irish music.