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This collection comprises 15 Betamax video tapes containing recordings made by local historian John Hassett between 1983 and 1992 in County Tipperary. The interviews feature men who played hurling in the early 20th century and individuals active in the Irish Volunteer movement and the Irish War of Independence. Hassett’s work aimed to preserve firsthand accounts of Ireland’s revolutionary period and its cultural traditions, capturing personal narratives, memories of local events and reflections on national struggles. The recordings provide unique insights into community life, political activism and sporting heritage, offering an invaluable resource for researchers of Irish history and oral tradition. They stand as a vital monument to Ireland’s revolutionary generation and to Hassett’s own tireless efforts to keep their voices alive.

This collection consists primarily of Liam Manahan’s recollections of the Land League activities of his father, William Manahan, and his own republican nationalist activities between 1910 and 1921. The recollections, letters and press cuttings provide first-hand insights into the formation and activities of the Irish Volunteers in the Galtee area of North Cork, East Limerick and South Tipperary and the evolution of the Galtee Battalion into the East Limerick Brigade.