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Betamax tape containing a series of recordings, beginning with scenes of streetscapes in Clonmel, focusing on derelict or otherwise neglected buildings and old, damaged roofs. After a short break there follows a recording made on 21 May [1985] showing the lands of Messrs Mahony & Brothers [in Clonmel?] subject to a compulsory purchase order. A short break is followed by three interviews, with John Ryan of Reafadda, county Tipperary, a one-time schoolfriend of Seán Treacy’s, who recalls an incident in Hollyford, county Tipperary [in 1921] involving the Black and Tans, during which Denis Quinlan was shot and fatally wounded, and an attack on the Hollyford Barracks [in 1920]; Mrs Ryan [John’s wife?], who recalls [the murder of four men on Killaloe Bridge by the Black and Tans in November 1920?] (the start of this interview is missing); and Miss Quirke of Hollyford, who recalls the arrest of her father by the Black and Tans by District Inspector Henry Biggs and the killing of Denis Quinlan. A series of scenic view of the village of Hollyford taken from a distance are followed by a close-up the Hollyford Barracks, where Hassett relates the story of the attack that took place here 1920 and Philip Shanahan holds up a photograph of his grand-uncle Phil Shanahan TD, who was born in Hollyford. There follow views of the home of the Allice family in Lacknacreena, Hollyford, where Seán Treacy came to reside as a child with his mother and aunt after his father’s death; the birthplace of Phil Shanahan; and monuments erected to Phil Shanahan, Jim Quirke and Eamonn an Chnoic (Ned of the Hill). Next, Hassett interviews John Ryan of Loughisle, who recalls the Kilcommon Ambush of 1920, the killing of District Inspector Henry Briggs and the accidental killing of Winifred Barrington, only daughter of Sir Charles Burton Barrington of Glenstal Castle, and the start of the Volunteer movement in the parish. Hassett then visits the site of the Kilcommon Ambush by the North Tipperary of the Old IRA and a police barracks at Rearcross, county Tipperary, attacked by the IRA in July 1920. The tape continues with a recording of a family outing to Fota Wildlife Park [in June 1985?] and of children getting riding lessons on a pony in a concrete yard. The tape concludes with a recording of an episode of Sports Stadium on RTÉ 1. Total duration 02:13:47.

Betamax tape containing a recording which begins in the home of the Moroney family in Drangan, county Tipperary in a room where Seán Treacy, Tom Donovan and Nicholas Moroney met to plan the attack on Drangan Barracks, which took place on 3 June 1920. Hassett interviews members of the Moroney family and then moves to the former RIC barracks in Drangan, where he relates the story of the attack and interviews Michael Moroney (nephew of Nicholas Moroney), Paddy Power and John Cuddihy about it. He also interviews Michael Cuddihy, member of the Third Tipperary Old IRA Commemoration Committee, who shares his memories of the night of the attack and sings a song about Tom Donovan. Then Paddy Power sings the ballad of Dan Breen. The camera pans to Knockroe to the site where on 6 March 1921 the top officers of the Third Tipperary Brigade of the Old IRA of the area were surprised by the British Army and three of them were killed. Hassett interviews John McGrath, captain of the Old IRA and one of the men who took part in the Drangan attack. This last interview ends abruptly. Duration 00:59:21.

Betamax tape containing an interview with 91-year-old Bill Ryan of Laha, county Tipperary, winner of three Munster senior football titles, holder of a Mid-Tipperary senior hurling championship and last survivor of the 1920 Bloody Sunday All-Ireland Gaelic football team. Ryan recalls his schooldays and events from his career in Gaelic games in the 1920s. He also mentions the alleged Marian apparitions which occurred in Templemore, County Tipperary in 1920; the shooting of District Inspector William Harding Wilson in Templemore in August 1920; and the reinternment of the Cormack Brothers in 1910. The recording is jumpy in parts. After a brief break there follows a recording of a speech delivered by John Hasset on behalf of the Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee at the funeral of Tom Kelly, a former Irish Volunteer and member of the IRB. The tape concludes with episodes of a programme entitled Rally Report, providing coverage of days 1 and 2 of the Rothmans Circuit of Ireland International in 1986, and a sports programme featuring motor racing at Phoenix Park, Dublin. Total duration 02:39:09.

Betamax tape containing two recordings. The first was made on 27 September 1987 to document a community festival day in the village of Dualla in county Tipperary. The recording features old farm equipment in action, including a steam operated threshing machine; competitions such as a sheaf tossing contest; and interviews with some of the participants and organisers of the event. Duration 01:20:31. The second recording was made in Thurles on 1 November 1987 to capture the atmosphere before, during and after the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Final between Cappawhite and Loughmore and to mark Tipperary’s 100th county final. The recording comprises a series of brief interviews with local GAA officers and former Tipperary inter-county hurlers, particularly members of the winning team of the 1937 All-Ireland Final. Interviewees include Michael Lowry, chairman of the GAA Tipperary County Board; hurler John Maher of Killinan; hurler John Walsh of Boherlahan; Thomas Joseph Maher MEP; GAA Tipperary County Secretary Tommy Barrett; hurlers Johnny Ryan of Moycarkey, Patsy Butler and Michal O’Dwyer; Pat Cullen, chairman of the Mid-Tipperary GAA Board; three members of the Drom & Inch GAA Club; members of the Seán Treacy Pipe Band; supporters of the Loughmore and Cappawhite teams; Jerry Ring, secretary of the West Tipperary GAA Board; Michael McCormack; Michael O’Mara, secretary of the South Tipperary GAA Board; Paddy Maher, secretary of the North Tipperary GAA Board; hurler Seamus King; local historian Tim Looney of Caher; Christy Doherty (son of the hurler Jack Doherty); hurlers William Wall, Bill Ryan (last survivor of the 1920 Bloody Sunday All-Ireland Gaelic football team); Paddy ‘Sweeper’ Ryan; Jim Lanigan; Denis O’Gorman; Jimmy ‘Butler’ Coffey; Mutt Ryan and John Kelly; Paul O’Neill, chairman of the Cappawhite GAA Club; Conor Ryan of the winning Cappawhite team; and Donal Mackey. There are also clips of people arriving at the Temple Stadium, the spectators, the match and the celebrations that follow. Duration 01:20:13.

Copies of a poem entitled Betrothal written by Frances Condell under her own name.

Black and white negative passport photograph of Betty Phelan and of a man.

Black and white negative passport photograph spares of Betty Phelan and of a man.

This sub-series contains material relating to the 'Between Ourselves’ Series on Radio Éireann.

Copies of a poem entitled Between the Lines written by Frances Condell under her own name.

Finished manuscripts of Bí Meadhrach a Bhanba for tenor and piano. Competition winner in 1948.