Nancy O'Rahilly
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Nancy O'Rahilly was an American-born Irish nationalist who was involved in the founding and early activities of several institutions in Ireland in the early 20th century.
O'Rahilly photographed after the Easter Rising. In her hand is believed to a photograph of her late husband
Fianna Éireann
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Na Fianna Éireann, known as the Fianna, is an Irish nationalist youth organisation founded by Constance Markievicz in 1909, with later help from Bulmer Hobson. Fianna members were involved in setting
Nancy O'Rahilly
…the Gaelic League paper. Nancy O'Rahilly joined Cumann na mBan in 1914 and was elected to its founding Executive Committee. Two oldest sons joined Fianna Éireann. Her husband Michael Joseph O'Rahilly, was killed during the Easter Rising, having written a note of dying declaration to her. Her last child was born…
Fianna Scouts engaged in field medical training, c.1914
Fianna memorial at St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland
Fianna Éireann Council, between 1912 and 1915. Front row (left to right) Patrick Holohan, Michael Lonergan and Con Colbert. Back row (left to right) Garry Holohan and Padraig Ó Riain
Fian Seán Healy, the youngest casualty in the Easter Rising on the Republican side at 15 years old