Dates:
1864-1964 — 1864
Type/Formats:
Collection — Text
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Moloney, Kathleen Barry, 1896-1969 — Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920 — O'Halpin, Eunan — Hannon, Philip
Abstract:
A collection of material relating to Kevin Barry, who was executed for his part in the killing of three British soldiers in 1920. The collection includes material associated with his days at Belvedere College, his year as a medical student in UCD, and his brief time in custody at Mountjoy Prison... [ … ]
Dates:
1933-12-12-1937-01-18 — 1933-12-12
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Moloney, Kathleen Barry, 1896-1969 — Wall, Mervyn, 1908-
Abstract:
Letters relating to efforts being made to research and publish a book on the life of Barry; letters from Kathy Barry Moloney to 'John' [Sean Cronin] returning written material with some amendments (12 December 1933); typescript copy of unsigned letter addressed 'A Chara' [Dept of Justice Secretary],... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Issue
Contributor:
Congregation of Christian Brothers
Abstract:
Fragment from Our Boys journal by the Christian Brothers with a tribute feature on Barry under the heading 'Our Irish Heroes'.
Type/Formats:
Text — Issue
Contributor:
Kenney, Edward J.
Abstract:
Copy of The Redwood journal of the University of Santa Clara, California, United States, with an article tribute to Barry by Edward J. Kenney (pp 333-37).
Type/Formats:
Text — StillImage — Letter — Postcards
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Moloney, Kathleen Barry, 1896-1969 — Barry, Dan
Abstract:
Letter from Dan Barry, Coiste Foillseachan Naisiunta (National Publications Committee), Cork, to Mrs Barry Moloney regarding progress on the booklet about Barry, and enclosing a print which he has copied. Also mentions that he has passed cover drawings to Sean Cronin, and is waiting for a quotation... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Poetry — Article
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
O hAnnrachtaigh, E. — Markievicz, Constance de, 1868-1927
Abstract:
Fragment from the Wolfe Tone Annual with an article entitled 'Gallant Kevin Barry' by E O hAnnrachtaigh and a poem entitled 'Kevin Barry' by Constance De Markievicz.
Dates:
1921-1922 — 1921
Type/Formats:
StillImage — Text — Poetry — Postcards — Portrait photographs
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Hurley, Sean, 1897-1961 — Levins, Anna Francis — Brayton, Teresa, 1868-1943
Abstract:
Three commemorative photographic prints of Barry, two in postcard form and one with a quote from John W. Goff on the front and a tribute in verse on the back written and autographed by Teresa Brayton.
Type/Formats:
Text — Family histories
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Typescript charts with manuscript annotations (some photostats) of family trees for the Dowling, Barry and Bourke families of counties Tipperary, Kildare, and Carlow, with notes on their interrelations from the 18th to the early 20th century. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Typescript copy of a letter from Barry sent to 'A---' (all names deleted except for the initial), a fellow student at University College, Dublin, from Mountjoy Prison, Dublin commenting on the progress of his friends in their studies and sending his regards, 'Now Remember me to B--- and gradh mor to... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Birth certificates
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Ireland. General Register Office
Abstract:
Copy of birth certificate of Kevin Gerard Barry, 8 Fleet Street, Dublin (born 20 January 1902), giving his parents' names, Mary Barry, nee Dowling, and Thomas Barry, dairy owner (died 1908). Issued by St. James Street registry office. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Issue
Contributor:
Hallinan, Vincent
Abstract:
Copy of The lgnatian, students' journal of St. Ignatius College, San Francisco, California, with a three verse poem in tribute of Barry by Vincent W. Hallinan (p. 53).
Dates:
1920-1921 — 1920
Type/Formats:
StillImage — Portrait photographs
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Family group photograph of three brothers and a sister (two of whom are dressed as priests), probably American cousins of the Barry family named Doyle from San Francisco.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Atkinson, Mrs. — Augustine, Father
Abstract:
Note from a Mrs Atkinson to Father Augustine OFM Capuchin Holy Trinity Cork, inquiring if he enrolled Barry in the cord and scapular of the Third Order just before his death, with reply from Fr Augustine confirming that he did, the day of Terence MacSwiney's funeral, at the Bons Secours Hospital... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Certificates
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Belvedere College
Abstract:
Diploma in Latin awarded to Barry for participation in a sodality retreat to the Blessed Virgin Mary, run by the Belvedere Jesuits, and signed by Joanes Fahy SJ, P Hurley and D O'Connor.
Dates:
1921-1922 — 1921
Type/Formats:
Text — Poetry
Contributors:
Clapp, Mary Brennan, 1884-1966 — Holland, Dan (Poet)
Abstract:
Pamphlet of Republican poetry entitled Poems of Sinn Fein, by Mary Brennan Clapp and Dan Holland, Butte, Montana, United States, including a poem to Barry (p. 6).
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
O'Neill, Tadhg — Meenan, James Francis — Keary, Kevin — Lavan, Sean Thomas, 1898-1973
Abstract:
Circular letter to students of University College Dublin concerning the delays in the erection of a memorial to Kevin Barry and appealing for support for The O’Rahilly in the Governing Body elections. The circular letter was sent by Tadgh O’Neill, President of the Students’ Representative... [ … ]
Dates:
1920-1922 — 1920
Type/Formats:
Text — Clippings — Poetry — Scrapbooks
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Mary
Abstract:
Solicitors' day sheet diary and calendar with some legal particulars (June 1911); used as a scrapbook by Barry's mother commemorating him with mostly news-cuttings and poetry.
Type/Formats:
Text — Issue
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Copy of a special issue of a Republican pamphlet (possibly fragment), entitled Freedom published on the anniversary of Barry's death and including an article on him entitled 'Vigil -A Memory', which also appears to allude to civil war hostilities. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Ephemera
Contributor:
National University of Ireland
Abstract:
Dates and details of the Spring, Summer and Autumn examinations for all courses of the National University of Ireland, directions to candidates outlining rules and regulations governing examination procedures. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Certificates
Contributor:
General Medical Council (Great Britain)
Abstract:
Certificate entering Barry's name in the Register of Medical students for Ireland, issued by the Medical Registration Office, Dawson Street, Dublin, signed by Richard J E Roe, Registrar.
Dates:
1931-1937 — 1931
Type/Formats:
Text — Clippings
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
News-cuttings from national papers on Barry's anniversary commemoration, mostly reports on masses and other commemoration events; also personnel recollections of Barry and his execution and a feature on the National Museum's acquisition of material related to 1916, which includes a letter written by... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Manuscripts — Problems and exercises
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Exercise copy book used by Barry covering a range of subjects and include English and History essays, Latin and French grammar, Mathematics and Irish. Also includes some drawings.
Dates:
1919-06-1919-07 — 1919-06
Type/Formats:
Text — Ephemera — Certificates
Contributor:
National University of Ireland
Abstract:
Matriculation examination for the National University of Ireland, admission card and timetable for the examinations at Earlsfort Terrace, University College, Dublin; matriculation certificate awarded to Barry for having passed the prerequisite subjects, Latin, Irish, French, English and Mathematics... [ … ]
Dates:
1918-1919 — 1918
Type/Formats:
Text — Manuscripts — Essay
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Exercise copy book used by Barry covering a range of subjects, including English and History essays. Some of the essays include reference to republican ideals. Topics include revolutions, industrial unrest, and ideals. [ … ]
Dates:
1919-10-1920-02 — 1919-10
Type/Formats:
Text — Records (documents)
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Notebook of accounts for unrecorded purpose (possibly some type of sports or social club associated with Belvedere), listing twenty three names including 'K Barry', and recording in columns on a mostly weekly basis payments and balances. [ … ]
Dates:
1920-11-01-1920-11-03 — 1920-11-01
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Waters, John, Rev. — Barry, Mary
Abstract:
Two letters (one handwritten and one a typescript copy) from Canon John Waters, Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, Dublin, to Mrs Mary Barry describing his administration of the final blessings to Barry, and the moments before he went to the scaffold. 'His courage all the time was superhuman and rested... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Book
Contributors:
Moloney, Kathleen Barry, 1896-1969 — Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920 — Kickham, Charles Joseph, approximately 1826-1882
Abstract:
Volume of Knocknagow by Charles J Kickham, inscribed 'Kevin Gerard Barry Condemned Cell Mountjoy Prison 30th October 1920...Up the Republic'. Enclosed is a note by Kathleen Barry Moloney (Barry's sister), explaining how it came into her possession after the execution, and outlining its great value... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Legal case and case notes
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Moloney, Kathleen Barry, 1896-1969 — Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Photostat copy of sworn statement made by Barry at Mountjoy Prison, before Myles Keogh a Justice of the Peace outlining in detail alleged ill treatment during his initial interrogation after arrest (20 September 1920); and the original envelope in which the original was kept with an enclosed note by... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — StillImage — Issue
Contributor:
Belvedere College
Abstract:
Copy of the Belvederian, with a tribute to Barry in the obituary section by 'A fellow student' (pp 35-36).
Dates:
1918-1919 — 1918
Type/Formats:
Text — Manuscripts — Essay
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Exercise copy book used by Barry covering a range of subjects, including English and History essays. Some of the essays include reference to republican ideals. Includes an essay entitled 'Uses of History': 'The Invader came, and since the people have been forced to adopt foreign customs and submit... [ … ]
Dates:
1917-1919 — 1917
Type/Formats:
Text — Manuscripts — Essay
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Exercise copy book used by Barry covering a range of subjects, including English and History essays. Some of the essays include reference to republican ideals. Includes statement 'Up the Republic' written several times on a Latin exercise and cartoon drawings of 'Kathy when she's 50' and 'Sheila... [ … ]
Dates:
1917-1919 — 1917
Type/Formats:
Text — Manuscripts — Problems and exercises
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Exercise copy book used by Barry covering a range of subjects, including Latin and Irish.
Dates:
1918-1919 — 1918
Type/Formats:
Text — Manuscripts
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920
Abstract:
Exercise copy book used by Barry covering a range of subjects, including Irish. Includes whimsical reference 'The Preacher for the Retreat will be nailed on the church door this evening by order'.
Dates:
1921-1922 — 1921
Type/Formats:
Text — Music
Contributors:
Cogley, Fred (Composer) — Clarke, Richard (Lyricist) — Stanley, Joseph composer
Abstract:
Two printed music scores with words of songs composed to the memory of Barry, entitled 'To Kevin Barry' by Fred Cogley, and 'The Prison Grave of Kevin Barry' by Richard Clarke and Joseph Stanley.
Dates:
1917-1918 — 1917
Type/Formats:
Text — Certificates
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Intermediate Education Board for Ireland
Abstract:
Two certificates from the Intermediate Education Board Junior Grade (1917), and Middle Grade (1918), awarded to Barry for subjects passed in the relevant examinations which include, English, Latin, History, French, Irish, Arithmetic, Geometry, Experimental Science and Trigonometry. [ … ]
Dates:
1920-10-1920-11 — 1920-10
Type/Formats:
Text — Clippings
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Files of news-cuttings from Irish, British and continental papers reporting on the last minute appeals for clemency, the execution, and the violent response throughout Ireland which saw seven Royal Irish Constabulary members killed in the wake of Barry's death, and the burial of Terence MacSwiney,... [ … ]
Dates:
1920-11-03-1920-11-27 — 1920-11-03
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter — Resolutions (law)
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Copies of resolutions passed by various Urban and Rural District Councils, Trade Unions, Poor Law Unions, Boards of Guardians, and other local bodies condemning Barry's execution, and sympathising with his family. [ … ]
Dates:
1920-11-05-1921-01-10 — 1920-11-05
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Fourteen letters from relatives, friends and members of the public in Ireland and abroad to Mrs Barry and Michael Barry (Barry's brother) offering their sympathy and support; includes several letters from cousins in America and South America such as Fr John Doyle writing from Manila : '...But while... [ … ]
Dates:
1921-07-29-1921-11-17 — 1921-07-29
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Barry, Mary — Dowling, Cecilia Barry
Abstract:
Seven letters from relatives, friends, and admirers in Ireland and abroad mostly commemorating the first anniversary of Barry's death, to Mrs Barry and sister Celia (Barry/Dowling), Barry's aunt.
Type/Formats:
Text — Essay — Poetry — Sheet music
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
A collection of ballads, poetry, songs, and a prose tribute (in manuscript and typescript), written in heroic form in honour of Barry from various admirers in Ireland and Britain, including Padraig O'Hegarty, a Republican prisoner in Lincoln prison, England. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Ephemera
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Abstract:
Typescript copy of unsigned statement which appeared in the days after Barry's execution entitled 'War Against Boys, Kevin Barry hanged for Ireland', condemning the British authorities for refusing to grant clemency, and praising Barry's bravery. [ … ]
Dates:
1920-10-14-1920-10-18 — 1920-10-14
Type/Formats:
Text — Legal case and case notes
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Barrett, A. H.
Abstract:
Copies of charge sheets, witness statements, summary of evidence delivered to the court martial of Barry for the murder of Privates Whitehead, Washington, and Humphries at Church Street Dublin (15 October 1920); includes detailed statements from soldiers present at the ambush and military medical... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — StillImage — Issue — Yearbooks
Contributor:
Belvedere College
Abstract:
Copy of Belvederian annual with references to and photographs of Barry, then a senior student at the college. He is included in photographs of school assembly (frontispiece), Rugby team (p44), Hurling team (p51), and referred to in class lists (p29), and examination results (p31). [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Book
Contributors:
Barry, Kevin, 1902-1920 — Finlay, T. A. (Thomas A.), 1848-1940
Abstract:
School book entitled School and College Geography by Rev. T. A. Finlay, inscribed 'Kevin George Barry' [1914-16].
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributor:
Bourke, John V.
Abstract:
Typed draft letter from Bourke, Students’ Representative Council, to an unspecified recipient, [possibly I.F. McInerney or I.F. Tierney?] concerning statements made in the Irish Independent newspaper and requesting that the recipient refrain from commenting on the memorial until the committee... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — McLoughlin, Edward P., Professor
Abstract:
Brief manuscript letter from E.P. McLoughlin, Olney, Ailesbury Road, Dublin, addressed to Bourke outlining his hope that the memorial window will be a worthy tribute to the memory of Kevin Barry.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — University College, Dublin. Governing Body
Abstract:
Brief manuscript letter from John V. Bourke, Students’ Representative Council, to the Governing Body of University College Dublin discussing the erection of the Kevin Barry Memorial.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Bacon, John W.
Abstract:
Letter from the office of J.W. Bacon, secretary and bursar, University College Dublin, stating that a scheme to be prepared by The O’Rahilly still needs to be submitted to the UCD Governing Body.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Bacon, John W.
Abstract:
Letter from John W. Bacon, secretary and bursar, University College Dublin, Earlsfort Terrace, to John V. Bourke stating that the Governing Body has decided to postpone consideration of a letter submitted to them by Bourke concerning the proposed memorial to Kevin Barry. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Bourke, John V. — Forbes, Tadhg
Abstract:
Manuscript letter concerning the trustees of the Kevin Barry Memorial Fund, the inception of the fund and the reluctance of University College Dublin officials to approve the construction of a memorial dedicated to Kevin Barry. [ … ]