Note on the memorial window


Brief undated manuscript note, written in Irish, concerning the Kevin Barry stained glass window and providing a very brief description of its background. Written on National University of Ireland headed paper.

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The Kevin Barry memorial window


Document provides a detailed description of the scenes to be depicted in each of the eight individual panels of the stained glass window, to be designed and executed by Harry Clark Stained Glass Limited, North Frederick Street, Dublin. The descriptions outline the subject matter of each of the panels along with specifications relating to the composition and the symbolism of the scenes.

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List of subscribers to the Kevin Barry Memorial fund up to 31st Jan. '34


Loose sheet featuring a list of subscribers to the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund up to 31 January 1934. The typed and manuscript list provides the names of individual subscribers along with the total amount of their subscription

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Invitation to the unveiling of the Kevin Barry Memorial


Unaddressed invitation to the unveiling of the Kevin Barry Memorial in the Council Chamber, Earlsfort Terrace, University College Dublin on 1 November 1934, written both in English and in Irish.

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Kevin Barry Memorial File


Manuscript document entitled ‘Kevin Barry Memorial File’ concerning the decision of the Governing Body of University College Dublin to approve the erection of a stained glass window as a memorial to Kevin Barry and detailing discussions which took place on the other forms the memorial could potentially take, such as a scholarship or grant offered to students.

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Final Report of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee for the Session 1929–30


Manuscript report of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee discussing the proposed memorial to be dedicated to Kevin Barry in University College Dublin, 14 October 1930. The report features a brief description of the history of the decision to create a memorial dedicated to Kevin Barry and the other students and graduates of University College Dublin who lost their lives during the struggle for independence. The report discusses the inception of the project and its development during the period 1920–30, beginning with a meeting of the Students’ Representative Council on 2 November 1920, in the immediate aftermath of the execution of Kevin Barry. It also refers to the finances of the memorial fund, the committee’s attempts at fund raising, members of the committee and the decision regarding what form the memorial should take. The report has been signed by the members of the committee including William P. Fay, Kevin Mangan, Patricia Browner, John V. Bourke and John Kent.

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Minutes of Kevin Barry Memorial Committee meeting held in U.C.D. on Nov. 3rd at 7.30 p.m.


Minutes relate to a draft sketch of the plans for the proposed memorial window, a circular appealing for funds and the departure of Tadhg O'Neill from the committee. The minutes were signed by Ua Rathghaille, chairman, 21 December 1932.

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Minutes of meeting held in the Law Room U.C.D. on July 15th 1933


Minutes pertain to discussions held on the contents of the individual window panels and the financial position of the Kevin Barry Memorial. The minutes were signed by Ua Rathghaille, chairman.

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Minutes of meeting of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee held in the Law Room U.C.D. on July 18th 1932 at 5.30 p.m.


Minutes refer to the committee’s success in obtaining permission from the UCD Governing Body for the erection of a stained glass window and agreement with the Harry Clarke Studio on the cost of the project. The minutes were signed by Tadhg O’Neill, President R.C. [Students' Representative Council], on 25 August 1932.

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Minutes of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee Session 1930


Manuscript minutes of several meetings of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee for the session 1930. The minutes feature the names of the individuals present at the meetings and pertain to the co-option of new members to the committee, the form the memorial could take and possible courses of action to rally support for the memorial. Each entry is signed by Liam Ó Féich, president of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee.

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Minutes of Kevin Barry Memorial Committee meeting held in 86 St Stephen's Green on 24th May 1932


The minutes of the meeting pertain to a discussion on whether the scheme outlined in the 1929–30 Report should be adhered to and the possibility of deferring payment for the window and suspending the collection of funds until the permission of the Governing Body has been obtained. The minutes were signed by Ua Rathghaille on 18 July 1932.

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Notes on the minutes of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee


Rough manuscript notes on a small envelope concerning the minutes of Kevin Barry Memorial Committee meetings.

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Notes on a meeting of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee


Loose sheet features manuscript notes on recent co-optees to the committee along with a list of witnesses, a note on the work of the committee and a brief agenda for their next meeting.

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Minutes of Kevin Barry Memorial Committee held in U.C.D. on Tuesday 18th October 1932 at 7.30 p.m.


The minutes of the meeting record initial discussions on the design of the panels for the stained glass window. The minutes were signed by Tadhg O'Neill, chairman, on 3 November 1932.

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Minutes of a committee meeting held 3 November 1932


Manuscript copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee held in the S.R.C. Room, University College Dublin on 3 November [1932]. The minutes pertain to discussions on a sketch for the design of the window and additional names to which the circular appealing for funds should be sent. The reverse of the sheet features the names and short addresses of the members of the committee, possibly to indicate who was present at the meeting.

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Minutes of Kevin Barry Memorial Committee meeting held in U.C.D. on 21st December 1932


Minutes pertain to decisions made by the committee on the design of the memorial window along with the financial situation of the memorial fund. The minutes were signed by Ua Rathghaille, chairman, on 15 July 1933.

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Minutes of Kevin Barry Memorial meeting held in U.C.D. on 25th August at 5.30 p.m.


Minutes pertain to the drafting of a circular appealing for subscriptions to the memorial fund, signed by Tadhg O’Neill, chairman, on 30 September 1932.

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Minutes of meeting of Kevin Barry Memorial Committee held in the Law Room U.C.D. on Friday 23 September 1932


The minutes pertain to the selection of individuals to act as treasurers for the memorial committee and discussions relating to the design of the stained glass window. The minutes were signed by Tadhg O’ Neill, chairman, on 18 October 1932.

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Kevin Barry Memorial Report 1933


Report of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee for the year 1933. The report discusses the events involving the committee dating back to the Report of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee 1930, the formation of a new committee in 1932 featuring Sarsfield Hogan, Tadgh Forbes, Patrick Donovan, William P. Fay, Kevin Mangan, R.J. McHugh, Mac O'Rahilly and John V. Bourke. The report also discusses the decision to award the contract for the window to the Harry Clarke Stained Glass Studio and details the subjects chosen for each of the eight individual panels within the window.

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Circular letter of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee


Circular letter published by the UCD Students’ Representative Council concerning the work of the Kevin Barry Memorial Committee and delays experienced in gaining formal approval for the project from the UCD authorities.

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Irish language draft circular letter


Manuscript draft Irish translation of the circular letter appealing for subscriptions to the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund. The draft also features a list of likely subscribers, including names and short addresses.

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Draft circular letter appealing for subscriptions


Draft circular letter from the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund appealing for subscriptions from graduates of UCD. The letter features manuscript annotations and a brief background note on the fund and the project.

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Draft circular appealing for subscriptions


Draft circular letter from the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund appealing for subscriptions from graduates of UCD. The letter features minor manuscript corrections.

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Draft circular letter appealing for subscriptions


Draft circular to be sent to potential subscribers. The letter details the background of the project, the cost of the design of the stained glass window and appeals for subscriptions from graduates of UCD.

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