Terence James MacSwiney was an Irish playwright, author and politician. He was elected as Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork during the Irish War of Independence in 1920. He was arrested by the British Gove
The MacSwineys on their wedding day. The best man Richard Mulcahy can be seen on the right.
Terence, Muriel and daughter Máire in circa May 1919
A bust of Terence MacSwiney outside Cork City Hall. The text, written in Irish, translates as: Terence MacSwiney 1879–1920 Teachta Dála Lord Mayor of Cork 20 March – 25 October 1920
Hunger Strikers Memorial Glasnevin Cemetery Dublin
Seán French was an Irish politician from Cork city. He was a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála from 1927 to 1932.
French, c. 1920s
French, in mayoral robes, at the opening of new City Hall, Cork, 8 September 1936.