Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1739-2000 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
15 standard boxes, 2 outsize boxes and 3 photographic boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The O’Carrolls of Lissenhall were an old Irish Catholic family and prosperous landowners in county Tipperary. During the era of penal laws they conformed to the established religion to ensure the retention of their estates and, in a further process of… Read more
Archival history
The papers passed to Florence Scott when Lissenhall House was sold to the Land Commission in 1923. They were donated by her granddaughter June O'Carroll Robinson to the Limerick Civic Trust in 2002 together with other objects and heirlooms.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Loaned to the University of Limerick by Martin Bourke, Chairman of Limerick Civic Trust, in November 2008.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This collection contains material created and received by the Carrol, Angus and Scott families, particularly during their ownership and residence of Tulla and Lissenhall but also beyond. It includes legal, administrative and personal documents. There is… Read more
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
Further accruals are possible.
System of arrangement
Series A pertains to the Carrol family and is divided into five sub-series by family member. Within each sub-series, the material is arranged by document type and thereunder listed chronologically by date. The series includes material relating to the… Read more
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access to all items except magnetic tape.
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright regulations apply to all items. For photocopying or reproducing material, please consult with the staff.
Language of material
- English
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
- Zulu
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Mostly paper documents in good or reasonable condition. Item P49/645 requires a cassette player.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
P49/30 is a manuscript copy of a letter, the original of which is retained by Limerick Civic Trust.
Related units of description
Additional material on the O’Carrol and Scott families including memorabilia, heirlooms, uniforms, portraits and medals are on display at the Bishop’s Palace, Church Street, Limerick. This display also contains a limited collection of photographs and some documents.
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Description control area
Rules and/or conventions used
This description follows guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd edition, 2000; Irish Guidelines for Archival Description, 2009; National Council on Archives: Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; and EAP Guidance on Data… Read more
Archivist's note
Papers arranged and described by Kevin Russell under the supervision of Evelyn McAuley in June 2016. The following sources were used for the compilation of this finding aid: June O'Carroll Robertson, A Long Way from Tipperary (Upton-Upon-Severn: Images… Read more