William McGinley memorabilia, item 7

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 letter from Belfast Prison written in pencil 


back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

2
and able to have conversation in Irish
with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
friend calls to the Prison every week
with food, but I have only seen her once,
strange not visit me. Of course
Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
Time is hole in paper have a third of my
sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.)  please God? 
until I am back again Dublin
as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
present, be a good girl, attend your school
regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
short for that, Give my Love to all at home
and accept same yourself.

                      ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                 te tped agur poigesnna

 Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
Liam
X


 an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

             2       8 ½

£1      17     11

__________________

£2      0        7 ½


_______________________________________________________________________________________

back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

 "God guides Ireland" 


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 letter from Belfast Prison written in pencil 


back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

2
and able to have conversation in Irish
with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
friend calls to the Prison every week
with food, but I have only seen her once,
strange not visit me. Of course
Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
Time is hole in paper have a third of my
sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.)  please God? 
until I am back again Dublin
as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
present, be a good girl, attend your school
regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
short for that, Give my Love to all at home
and accept same yourself.

                      ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                 te tped agur poigesnna

 Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
Liam
X


 an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

             2       8 ½

£1      17     11

__________________

£2      0        7 ½


_______________________________________________________________________________________

back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

 "God guides Ireland" 



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  • March 28, 2018 12:45:02 Stella Watkin

     letter from Belfast Prison written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.)  please God? 
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigesnna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2       8 ½

    £1      17     11

    __________________

    £2      0        7 ½


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland" 


  • March 28, 2018 12:43:48 Stella Watkin

     letter from Belfast Prison written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.)  please God? 
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigesnna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2       8 1/2

    £1      17     11

    __________________

    £2      0        7 1/2


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland" 



  • March 17, 2018 11:36:45 Stella Watkin

     letter from Belfast Prison written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.) please God?
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigesnna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2       8 1/2

    £1      17     11

    __________________

    £2      0        7 1/2


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland" 



  • March 17, 2018 11:36:22 Stella Watkin

     letter from Belfast Prison written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.) please God?
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigesnna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2       8 1/2

    £1      17     11

    __________________

    £2      0        7 1/2


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland" 



  • March 17, 2018 11:18:21 Stella Watkin

     letter written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.) please God?
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigesnna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2       8 1/2

    £1      17     11

    __________________

    £2      0        7 1/2


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland" 



  • March 17, 2018 11:17:18 Stella Watkin

     letter written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.)
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigeonna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2       8 1/2

    £1      17     11

    __________________

    £2      0        7 1/2


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland" 



  • March 8, 2018 23:21:23 Stella Watkin

     letter written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.)
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigeonna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2       8 1/2

    £1      17     11

    __________________

    £2      0        7 1/2


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland 



  • March 8, 2018 23:20:34 Stella Watkin

     letter written in pencil 


    back of letter with large hole in written in pencil 

    2
    and able to have conversation in Irish
    with me when I come home, Mr Paul's
    friend calls to the Prison every week
    with food, but I have only seen her once,
    strange not visit me. Of course
    Miss Va  hole in paper      to me twice a week.
    Time is hole in paper have a third of my
    sentence complete hole in paper it won't be long (P.G.)
    until I am back again Dublin
    as now dear Lena I have no more to say at
    present, be a good girl, attend your school
    regularly, be Obedient to Mother, and
    remember Quarrel with None, as Life is too
    short for that, Give my Love to all at home
    and accept same yourself.

                          ir nyope do despbpstonn dh

                                     te tped agur poigeonna

     Gaelic farewell? bithday wishes? 
    Liam
    X


     an arithmetic sum of money written sideways along the bottom of the letter 

                 2  8 1/2

    £1    17    11


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland 



  • March 8, 2018 23:17:41 Stella Watkin

     letter written in pencil 


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    back of hand drawn birthday card to William's sister, with green flag with Irish Harp on it crossing an Irish tricolour, below in a yellow ribbon is written in Gaelic:  DIA  AGUR  EIRE

     "God guides Ireland 



  • March 8, 2018 23:14:49 Stella Watkin

     letter written in pencil 


    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    hand drawn birthday card with green border, a Greeting in Gaelic:

     missing

    Dia Duit

     "God be with you 

    hand-drawn picture of the G.P.O. O'Connell Street, Dublin and 1916 below


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    Belfast, Ireland

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Joseph McGinley
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June 8, 1916 – June 8, 1918
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