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Betamax tape containing three discrete recordings. The first is of the unveiling ceremony of the memorial stone on Banba Square, Nenagh, county Tipperary erected to honour the ten men who died in the 1981 hunger strike at Long Kesh Prison in county Down. The ceremony took place on 10 September 1983. The second recording is of the Liam Lynch commemorative event at Kilcrumper cemetery near Fermoy, county Cork on 11 September 1983. The third recording is a lengthy discussion with Paul Mulcahy, who was a member of the Irish Volunteers between 1914 and 1916 and involved in the Irish War of Independence, and Frank McCan, nephew of Pierce McCan. The recording has been made in three different locations relevant to the events discussed, including Ballyowen House, one-time home of Pierce McCan; Meldrum Hall, venue of an IRA convention in 1919; and the site of the Newtown Cross Ambush of 2 July 1920. Sound quality throughout the tape is extremely poor. Duration 02:42:12.

Betamax tape containing several unrelated recordings. The first of these is a first communion service. The second is an interview with 93-year-old Denis Fahey of Monaboula, Glen of Aherlow, county Tipperary, a one-time member of the IRA Flying Column led by Denis Lacey, who shares his memories of Denis Lacey, Seán Treacy and Dan Breen and the rescue of Seán Hogan at Knocklong. The third recording introduces Denis Fahey’s son, Michael Fahey, a poet and singer of old ballads, who sings The Galtee Mountain Boy and Seán Treacy and Dan Breen. The fourth clip covers various stages of a road race near Clonmel. The fifth clip is a recording of the Sports Special television programme broadcast on 13 September 1987 featuring the Budweiser Invitation Production Saloon Car Challenge and Dunlop Sidecar Race at Mondello Park, Athgarvan Fillies Maiden Race at the Curragh, the Dunlop Fiat Team Challenge at Mondello Park, the Lee Fillies Race, Moyglare Stud Stakes and the Mount Coot Stud Race at the Curragh. Duration 03:04:24.

Betamax tape containing an interview with Phil Moloughney, member of the Seán Treacy Pipe Band of Moycarkey since the 1920s. Moloughney shares memories of his schooldays, his time with the pipe band and the great musical tradition of the area. He also recalls the capture and burning of Litleton Barracks in county Tipperary and other events that took place in the area during the Civil War. He discusses his abiding interest in hurling and recalls the 1929 county final and Triple Crown achieved by the Tipperary hurling team in 1930. He sings a ballad, Tiobraid Árann Abú, based on a poem written by Tom Keating to commemorate the event. He recalls when bagpipes were introduced to the pipe band in the 1930s and discusses Seán Treacy after whom the Moycarkey pipe band was named. He plays a tune on the tin whistle. He recalls a time when as a young boy he watched the IRA training, lists the names of the men involved and tells some of the stories of the Poynstown Ambush of 1921. He mentions the Blueshirt era in the 1930s. He plays tribute to the family spirit central to both pipe bands and hurling teams. The interview concludes at 00:44:46 and is followed by an interview with Phil Moloughney’s nephew John Moloughney, who shares his memories of hurling at junior level and playing with the Seán Treacy Pipe Band. Duration of recording 00:55:02. The recording is in monochrome, and the sound quality is poor.

Betamax tape containing a recording of a television programme featuring highlights of the 1989 British Open Rally Championships. Duration 00:20:46.

Betamax tape containing a recording of the wedding of Maura Kehoe and Eddie [surname unknown]. The recording covers the arrival of the bride, the marriage ceremony, the bride and groom leaving the church, people congratulating and photographing the happy couple outside the church and the departure of the wedding party from the church. Then follow clips of the wedding reception, including the cutting of the wedding cake and speeches and toasts. The recording concludes with clips of the evening entertainment of music, dancing and singing. The sound quality is poor. Duration 03:16:02.

Betamax tape containing a recording of a play set in a kitchen with four actors. The recording has no sound.

Betamax tape containing a recording of an episode of the Late Late Show hosted by Gay Byrne, featuring Richard Douthwaite, Eavan Boland, John McGahern, Glenn Patterson and Professor Joseph Lee, five of the six finalists in the 1992 Guinness Peat Aviation Book Awards, and John Updike, who presents the prize to the winner, John McGahern. Duration 00:25:57.

Betamax tape containing a recording of a series of interviews, as follows: Matthew Hogan, brother of Seán Hogan, discusses the Soloheadbeg Ambush and Knocklong Rescue (the start of this interview is missing); Paul Merrigan, a former Irish Volunteer and member of Dinny Lacey’s Flying Column, shares his memories of his involvement in the War of Independence in county Tipperary; Tom Fitzpatrick, chairman of the Knocklong Development Association, discusses his interest in the Knocklong Rescue and his determination to erect a memorial to it; James Power, member of the Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee, discusses his interest in recording the memories of individuals involved in the Irish War of Independence; Ned Murphy talks about Seán Treacy and the need to record memories for generations to follow; Hugh Hogan, nephew of Seán Hogan, discusses his desire to generate an interest in history among young people; and Bridie Collins, relative of Michael Collins (this interview is barely audible). Hassett then visits places associated with Seán Hogan, including O’Byrne’s shop. After a short clip of the annual commemoration ceremony at Seán Treacy’s graveside in Kilfeacle cemetery, there follows another series of short interviews conducted in Ned O’Brien’s home in Galbally about the Knocklong Rescue and the War of Independence. The interviewees include Mrs Martin; Catherine Condon Walsh, first cousin to Ned [Edmond] Foley; woman called Mary who was godchild to Ned Foley; Jack Murphy; man called Michael, nephew of Seán Lynch; Tim Ryan, nephew of James Scanlon; and Bridie Fitzgerald, daughter of Ned O’Brien (this last-mentioned interview cuts off abruptly). Then the camera shows a view of the home of the Hennessy family, where in 1916 Michael O’Callaghan shot two members of the RIC. Here, Hassett interviews brothers Pat and John Hennessy, who relate their parents’ stories of Michael O’Callaghan. There follows a second interview with Bridie Fitzgerald, this time discussing the fundraising activities of her father and others in the USA in the early 1920s. The recording concludes with displays of photographs of some of the heroes of Soloheadbeg Ambush and Knocklong Rescue. The recordings on this tape are in monochrome. Duration 02:57:24.

Betamax tape containing a recording which begins with early twentieth-century documents of historical interest to the Knocklong area in county Limerick being displayed to the camera. Also displayed to the camera is a walking stick that once belonged to Robert Barton and was used by his cousin Erskine [Hamilton] Childers and may have been used by the latter’s father [Robert] Erskine Childers. The recording then moves to the O’Brien household in Galbally to a room in which Seán Treacy, Seán Hogan and Dan Breen slept after the Soloheadbeg Ambush. There follows an interview with James Power, member of the Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee, who discusses the Mount Bruis company of the Irish Volunteers and its involvement in the War of Independence and the courage of Mrs [Catherine] Barlow [of Lattin, county Tipperary] during that war. Also interviewed are Mrs Barlow’s grandsons, Michael and Jerry Barlow. The next clip takes place in the doorway of the house in which Seán Treacy was born. Here, Hassett relates events from Treacy’s life and interviews Pat Leahy, owner of the property. The camera then moves to the site of the Soloheadbeg Ambush, where Hassett describes the events of the day and the controversy that surrounds them. There follows a lengthy interview with Jack Leahy [?], one-time member of the Soloheadbeg company of the Old IRA, who shares his memories of Seán Treacy, Dan Breen and the events of the War of Independence. The camera then moves to St Nicholas’ Church in Solohead, where Seán Treacy was christened; the Soloheadbeg Monument adjacent to the church; and a memorial plaque marking the spot where Commandant Seán Duffy and Captain Paddy Moloney were killed in May 1921. Hassett interviews a man who as a young boy had witnessed the killing. There follows a view of the ruins of the home of the Coffey family, which during the War of Independence was used as a point of contact by many of the leaders. Here, a Mrs Franklin sings two songs connected with the War of Independence. The view then moves to the Liam Lynch monument in the Knockmealdown Mountains, county Tipperary. There follows an interview with Mrs Feehan [?] of Crohane, owner of the house where Liam Lynch spent his last night before being fatally wounded on the mountainside. The recording concludes with a social gathering in a community hall, where participants take turns to sing ballads and folk songs. Total duration 03:16:30. The sound quality is poor.

Betamax tape containing a recording, the digital copy of which has been divided into two parts. Part 1 commences with views of the parish of Moycarkey-Borris, including streetscapes and buildings of note. This is followed by clips of the county Tipperary senior hurling final between Lorrha and Moycarkey-Borris in 1984. The first clips are without sound; the latter part is with sound and includes running commentary on the progress of the match. Players mentioned include John McIntyre, Eamon Darmody, John Flanagan and Ken Hogan. After a brief break the recording resumes with an interview with Johnny Ryan (1914-1997), who shares his thoughts and memories of hurling in Moycarkey, and with hurlers and former hurlers John Flanagan (1947-1994), Eddie Ryan, Dermot Shanahan, Timmy Cullagh, Tom Doran, Timmy Ryan (1923-1996), Bill Ryan, Tom Burke, Phil Ryan, Larry Hayes, Dan [---] and Larry Ryan, who give their impressions of the match. The interviews, which were conducted in a pub in Littleton, county Tipperary conclude with Timmy Ryan singing a song. There is a long break, from 01:12:58 to 01:30:47, which is followed by an interview with Matt Hayes, who discusses the history of the Hollyford copper mines in Reafadda, county Tipperary and sings a ballad, Dear Old Hollyford, composed by the local postman, Martin Lysaght. The interview is out of focus. Matt Hayes then plays Slievenamon, Éamonn an Chnoic and a polka on his accordion. The recording ends at 01:49:04. Part 2 contains an interview with Ned Moloney, the oldest surviving member of the Moycarkey senior hurlers, who began his professional hurling career in 1917. He shares his early memories of Moycarkey, recalls his hurling days, discusses his passion for politics since the days of the Easter Rising and his involvement in the Blueshirts. He also relates his grandfather’s stories about the famous repeal meeting in Knockroe, county Tipperary [in September 1845] organised by Daniel O’Connell. Duration 00:49:45.