The O'Neill family

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    Births and Baptisms of the O'Neills

    Documents relating to the birth and baptism of O'Neill family members. Included are the birth certificates, photocopies of original baptismal book entries, baptismal certificates and printed material from genealogical websites. Information in material includes names, dates, parents and parish or church.
  • Baptismal record of Mary Newman, 2
    File relates to the baptismal record of Mary Newman, the child of Martin Newman and Ellen Glennon. Subject was baptised in 1857 in St. James’ church, Dublin. File includes printed material from Irish Genealogy website and a photocopy of the original baptismal register.
  • Birth certificate of Mary O'Neill
    Item relates to baptismal record of Mary O'Neill, child of William O'Neill and Bridget Kelly. Subject was baptised in 1867 at St. Nicholas' church, Dublin. Item includes a photocopy of original entry in baptismal register.
  • Birth certificate of Christina O'Neill
    Item relates to birth certificate of Christina O'Neill, child of William O'Neill and Mary Devereux. Subject was born in 1875 in Coombe street, Dublin. Item includes a photocopy of the birth certificate.
  • Birth certificate of Ellen Howlett,
    File relates to birth certificate of Ellen Howlett, child of William Howlett and Mary Newman. Subject was born in 1876 in Dublin. File includes printed material from Irish Genealogy website and a photocopy of the birth certificate.
  • Baptismal and birth record of John Joseph O'Neil, 2, 3
    File relates to the baptismal and birth records of John Joseph O'Neill, the child of William O'Neil and Kate Devereux. Subject was baptised in 1877 in the church of St. Nicholas of Myra, Dublin. File includes printed material from Irish Genealogy website and a copy of baptismal certificate created in 2012. File also includes a photocopy of subject's birth certificate.
  • Baptismal and birth record of Christina Downes, 2, 3, 4
    File relates to the baptismal and birth records of Christina Downes, the child of Christopher Downes and Catherine Devereux. Subject was baptised in 1884 in the church of St. Nicholas of Myra, Dublin. File includes a copy of baptismal certificate created in 2012. File also includes a copy of subject's birth certificate created in 1898 which is fragile.
  • Birth certificate of James O'Neill
    Item relates to birth certificate of James O'Neill, child of John O'Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1900 at Francis street, Dublin. Item includes a photocopy of the birth certificate.
  • Birth certificate of James O'Neill
    Item relates to birth certificate of James O’Neill, child of John O’Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1900 at Francis street, Dublin. Item includes a photocopy of the birth certificate.
  • Birth certificate of Esther O'Neill
    Item relates to birth certificate of Esther O’Neill, child of John O’Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1906 at Francis street, Dublin. Item includes a photocopy of the birth certificate.
  • Birth certificate of Ellen O'Neill, 2
    Item relates to birth certificate of Ellen O'Neill, child of John O'Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1903 at Francis street, Dublin. Item includes two photocopies of the birth certificate.
  • Baptism and birth certificates of Christopher Joseph O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5
    File relates to the baptismal and birth certificates of Christopher James O'Neill, child of John O'Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1907 at Francis street, Dublin. Subject was baptised in 1907 in the church of St. Nicholas of Myra, Dublin. File includes a copy of baptismal certificate created in 1944. File also includes a copy of subject's birth certificate created in 1944. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Baptism record and birth certificate of Christina O'Neill, 2, 3
    File relates to the baptismal record and birth certificate of Christina O'Neill, child of John O'Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1909 at Francis street, Dublin. Subject was baptised in 1909 in the church of St. Nicholas of Myra, Dublin. File includes a copy of extract from the baptismal register created in 1930. File also includes a photocopy of subject's birth certificate.
  • Birth certificate of John Thomas O'Neill, 2, 3, 4
    File relates to birth certificate of John Thomas O'Neill, child of John O'Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1910 at Francis street, Dublin. File includes copy of birth certificate made in 1925 and two photocopies.
  • Baptism record and birth certificate of Catherine O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5 Baptism record and birth certificate of Catherine O'Neill
    File relates to the baptismal record and birth certificate of Catherine O'Neill, child of John O'Neill and Ellen Howlett. Subject was born in 1912 at Francis street, Dublin. Subject was baptised in 1912 in the church of St. Nicholas of Myra, Dublin. File includes a copy of birth certificate created in 1930. File also includes a photocopy of subject's birth certificate, a copy of baptismal certificate (2012) and birth record from research facility of Health Service Executive (2012).
  • Birth certificate of Mary Catherine Hilliard, 2
    Item relates to birth certificate of Mary Catherine Hilliard, child of John Christopher Hilliard and Mary Christine O'Neill. Subject was born in 1923 at Francis street, Dublin. Item includes a copy of certificate created in 1927.
  • Birth certificate of Robert Joseph O'Neill
    Item relates to the birth certificate of Robert Joseph O'Neill, child of James O'Neill and Gabrielle Collins. Subject was born in 1942 in Montreal, Canada. Item includes a photocopy of the birth certificate. Language of item is French.

Census returns for the O’Neill family

Census return forms for the extended O’Connor family. Included are copies of Household and Building return forms for the 1901 and 1911 Irish census. Included also are copies of the 1881, 1891 and 1901 British census returns. Information in the material includes the names in each household, location and head of the family.

    Deaths in the O'Neill family

    Documents relating to the deaths within the O'Neill family. Included are details of memorials, death notices in newspapers and death certificates.
  • Death details of William Peter Lunell
    Item relates to the death of William Peter Lunell, who died in 1843. Item includes printed information from Irish Genealogy website which outlines his name, address and date of death.
  • Death notice of John O'Neill
    Item relates to death notice of John O’Neill who died in 1851 at Stephen street, Dublin. Item includes a copy of notice in the Freeman’s Journal (1851) outlining subject’s death
  • Death notice of Lawrence O'Neill
    Item relates to death notice of Lawrence O’Neill who died in 1869 at Stephen street, Dublin. Item includes a copy of notice in the Freeman’s Journal (1869) outlining subject’s death.
  • Death certificate of Ellen Newman
    Item relates to the death of Ellen Newman who died in 1876. Item includes a photocopy of subject’s death certificate.
  • Death certificate of Christina O'Neill
    Item relates to the death of Christina O’Neill who died in 1877. Item includes a photocopy of subject’s death certificate
  • Death certificate of [Cecil] Devereux
    Item relates to the death of [Cecil] Devereux who died in 1877. Item includes a photocopy of subject’s death certificate
  • Death certificate of Martin Newman, 2
    Item relates to the death of Martin Newman who died in 1877. Item includes two photocopies of subject’s death certificate.
  • Death certificate of William O'Neill
    Item relates to the death of William O’Neill who died in 1879. Item includes a photocopy of subject’s death certificate
  • Death certificate of Mary Downes
    Item relates to the death of Mary Downes who died in 1879. Item includes a photocopy of subject’s death certificate.
  • Death certificate of William O'Neill
    Item relates to the death of William O’Neill who died in 1880. Item includes a photocopy of subject’s death certificate
  • Registration of death of Catherine Downes
    Item relates to the death of Catherine Downes who died in 1884. Item includes printed information from Irish Civil Registration website which outlines her name, date of registration and registration district
  • Registration of death of William Howlett 2
    Item relates to the death of William Howlett who died in 1888. Item includes printed information from Irish Civil Registration website which outlines his name, date of registration and registration district. Item also includes the registration of a William Howitt whose death was registered in 1902.
  • Death certificate of William Howlett 2
    Item relates to the death of William Howlett who died in 1888. Item includes two photocopies of subject’s death certificate.
  • Death certificate of Christopher Downes 2
    Item relates to the death of Christopher Downes who died in 1892. Item includes two photocopies of subject's death certificate.
  • Registration of death of Catherine Downes
    Item relates to the death of Catherine Downes who died in 1893. Item includes printed information from Irish Civil Registration website which outlines her name, date of registration and registration district.  
  • Death certificate of Mary Howlett 2 3
    File relates to the death of Mary Howlett who died in 1903. File includes two photocopies of subject's death certificate. File also includes printed information from Irish Civil Registration website which outlines her name, date of registration and registration district. Date of registration of death is noted as 1893.
  • Death certificate of Ellen Meleady
    Item relates to the death of Ellen Meleady who died in 1905. Item includes a photocopy of subject's death certificate.
  • Death Notice of Joseph Meleady, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    File relates to the death of Joseph Meleady who died in 1906. Item includes two photocopies of death notice in the Freeman's Journal (1906). File also includes the receipts for the insertion of the death notice in Freeman's Journal and the Irish Independent and Herald, as well as three photocopies of these receipts. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Death certificate of Esther O'Neill
    Item relates to the death of Esther O'Neill who died in 1907. Item includes a photocopy of subject's death certificate.
  • Death certificate of Catherine Downes
    Item relates to the death of Catherine Downes who died in 1914. Item includes a photocopy of subject's death certificate.
  • Death certificate of Jane Coffey
    Item relates to the death of Jane Coffey who died in 1919. Item includes two photocopies of subject's death certificate.
  • Death certificate of Christina Rooney 2
    Item relates to the death of Christina Rooney who died in 1927. Item includes a two photocopies of subject's death certificate.
  • Death certificate of John O'Neill 2 3 4 5 6 7
    File relates to the death of John O'Neill who died in 1927. Item includes two photocopies of subject's death certificate. File also includes handwritten note of the inscription on headstone to be ordered and receipt of the purchase. File also includes newspaper death notice of John O'Neill. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Death certificate of Catherine O'Neill
    Item relates to the death of Catherine O'Neill who died in 1930. Item includes a photocopy of subject's death certificate
  • Death Notice of Bridget Howlett
    Item relates to the death of Bridget Howlett who died in 1946. Item includes a photocopy of death notice in the Irish Independent (1946).
  • Death certificate of Ellen O'Neill 2 3 4 5
    File relates to the death of Ellen O'Neill who died in 1949. File includes two photocopies of subject's death certificate. File also includes a typed article on Ellen O'Neill, which outlines her life and contributions to the Irish language.
  • Registration of the death of Patrick Carey
    Item relates to the death of Patrick Carey whose death was registered in 1953. Item includes printed information from Irish Civil Registration website which outlines her name, date of registration and registration district.  
  • Death Notice of Martin Howlett
    Item relates to the death of Martin Howlett who died in 1959. Item includes a photocopy of death notice in a newspaper (1959).
  • Death notice of James O'Neill 2 3
    File relates to the death notice of James O'Neill who died in 1960. Item includes a photocopy of death notice. File also includes the burial information for James O'Neill and his wife Gabrielle, nee Collin, who died 1990.
  • Death certificate of Christina O'Neill
    Item relates to the death of Christina O'Neill who died in 1975. Item includes a photocopy of subject's death certificate.

    Religious memorabilia of the O'Neills

    Sub series relates to the religious memorabilia of the O'Neill family. It is divided into four sub-series: prayer pamphlets, memorial cards, Mass cards and religious artefacts.

    Prayer Pamphlets and Prayer books

    Includes prayer books and prayer pamphlets owned by members of the O'Neill family. These prayer books and pamphlets are devoted to various saints.
  • Prayers to St. Joseph, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
    Item contains a prayer book entitled 'Prayers to St. Joseph' which was compiled by Rev. W. Stephenson for the devotion of St. Joseph. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Novena of Grace in honour of St. Francis of Xavier, 2, 3,
    Item contains a prayer book entitled 'Prayers to the Mother of Good Counsel' which contained prayers to be said during a Novena. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • St. Anthonys Brief , 2, 3, 4,
    File contains a prayer book entitled 'St. Anthony's Brief' which was for the devotion of St. Anthony. File also contains prayer book entitled 'Prayer to St. Anthony'. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Perpetual Novena, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
    Item contains a prayer book entitled 'Perpetual Novena: In Honour of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal' which was compiled by the Vincentian Fathers. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Aspalacht na hUrnaighe, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
    Item contains a prayer book entitled 'Aspalacht na hUrnaighe' or 'Apostolate of Prayer'. Item is written in Irish. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Life of Fr. John Sullivan, 2, 3,
    Item includes a prayer book relating to the life of Fr. John O'Sullivan and includes prayers he would often say. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Church Unity Octave, 2, 3,
    Item contains a prayer book entitled 'Church Unity Octave' which is observed on the feast of St. Peter's Chair. Prayers contained in the book are recited daily during octave. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Prayers to St. Jude Thaddeus, 2, 3, 4,
    Item contains a prayer book entitled 'St. Jude Thaddeus' which was for the devotion of St. Jude. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Prayers to the Mother of Good Counsel, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
    Item contains a prayer book entitled 'Prayers to the Mother of Good Counsel' which contained prayers to be said during a Novena. File also includes prayer book for the Salutation of Mary.
  • Prayer cards dedicated to Mary and Saints, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
    File contains four prayer cards dedicated to the Virgin Mary, St. Patrick and the Saint of Ireland and Saint Bernadette. These prayer cards each contain a very decorative image of the devoted saints. File contains material in French. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
    • Memorial cards
  • Memorial Card for John O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
    File contains two memorial cards in memory of John O'Neill of Francis street, Dublin, who died in 1927. File also contains two photocopies of the memorial card. File also includes larger memorial card with an ornate image of Christ. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Memorial Card for Patrick John O'Neill, 2, 3,
    Item contains the memorial card in memory of Patrick John O'Neill of Meath street, Dublin, who died in 1939. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Memorial Card for Bridget Howlett, 2, 3, 4,
    Item contains the memorial card in memory of Bridget Howlett of Inchicore, Dublin, who died in 1946. Item also contains photocopy of memorial card. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Memorial Card for Ellen O'Neill, 2, 3, 4,
    Item contains the memorial card in memory of Ellen O'Neill of Francis street, Dublin, who died in 1949. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Memorial Card for William O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5,
    File contains three memorial cards in memory of William O'Neill of Old Bride street, Dublin, who died in 1953. File also contains a photocopy of the memorial card. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Memorial Card for Robert O'Neill, 2, Photocopy of memorial cards,
    Item contains the memorial card in memory of Robert (Bob) O'Neill, Canada, who died in 2008. Memorial card contains a note from Maureen Laursen to Sean O'Connor.
  • Memorial cards of the O'Neills, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
    Item contains a photocopy of memorial cards of Patrick John O'Neill, Bridget Howlett, Ellen O'Neill and William O'Neill. Item contains handwritten notes which indicate the relationship with each other. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
    • Mass cards
  • Mass cards in memory of Joseph O'Neill, 2, 3, 4,
    Material relating to Mass cards of various deceased O'Neill family members. Included are Mass cards for Joseph O'Neill (1940) and Ellen O'Neill (1950). Included also is a certificate of Perpetual Participation in memory of William O'Neill (1953). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Mass cards in memory of Ellen O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
    File contains a Prayer to the Child Jesus Mass card (1950), a Franciscan mourning card (1953) and certificate of Perpetual Participation (1953) in memory of Ellen O'Neill. File also contains a photocopy of the Mass card. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Certificate of Perpetual Participation in memory of William O'Neill,
    Item contains a certificate of Perpetual Participation (1953) in memory of William O'Neill, for the support of the Capuchin foreign missions. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
    • Religious artefacts of the O'Neills
  • Religious artefacts of the O'Neills, 2, 3, 4,
    Included are the religious artefacts of the O'Neill family. Included is a Scapular of the Sacred Heart (c.1940), a Sacred Heart medal [c.1950] and a Scapular of the Cross of St. Anthony [c.1960]. Included also is a souvenir card from a retreat in Dun Laoghaire (1955). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.

    Graves and Burials of the O'Neill family

    Material relating to the burial and the purchase of family graves. Included are family grave details of the O'Neill at Glasnevin cemetery, the purchase of grants of right of burial, receipts for payment of burial fees.

    Receipts of payment for burial of O'Neills

    Material relates to the receipts following the payment of burial fees for the burial of O'Neill family members at Glasnevin cemetery. Included also is a list of those O'Neill family members who are buried at Glasnevin.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Mary Lyng
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees by Robert Rutledge of Mary Lyng, in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O’Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Michael Byrne
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Michael Byrne in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Anne Devereux
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Anne Devereux in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Philip Devereux
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Philip Devereux in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Ellen Meleady Receipt of payment for burial of Ellen Meleady
    File relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Ellen Meleady in Glasnevin cemetery. Receipt of payment for burial of Joseph Meleady Receipt of payment for burial of Joseph Meleady
    File relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Joseph in Glasnevin cemetery. File also includes receipt for having Meleady family grave dressed.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of John O'Neill
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of John O'Neill in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Esther O'Neill
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Esther O'Neill in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of William O'Neill
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of William O'Neill in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of [Christina] Downes
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of [Christina] Downes in Glasnevin cemetery. Item is torn. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of [William] O'Neill
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of [William] O'Neill in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Christina Rooney
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Christina Rooney in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for burial of John O'Neill 2 3
    File relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of John O'Neill in Glasnevin cemetery. File also includes receipts for the dressing of the family grave (1927).
  • Receipt of payment for burial of Mary Hilliard
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of Mary Hilliard in Glasnevin cemetery. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipt of payment for the dressing of the O'Neill family grave 2
    Item relates to the receipt of payment of burial fees for the burial of William O'Neill in Glasnevin cemetery.

    • Grant of Right of Burial for O’Neills

    Material relating to the purchase of Grant of Right of Burial for the O’Neill family. Included are grants of burial for Mary Howlett and Ellen O’Neill. Included also is a letter from Dublin Cemeteries Committee to John Meleady about purchasing a grant (1906).

  • Grant of Right of Burial in Prospect Cemetery' for Mary Howlett
    Item relates to the purchase of a grant of right for Kate McDonnell to be buried in Prospect (Glasnevin) cemetery in 1891. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letter relating to 'Grant of Right of Burial in Prospect Cemetery'
    Item relates to a letter from Dublin Cemeteries Committee to Joseph Meleady enclosing a grant of right of burial in 1905. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Grant of Right of Burial in Prospect Cemetery' for Ellen O'Neill
    Item relates to the purchase of a grant of right for Ellen O'Neill to be buried in Prospect (Glasnevin) cemetery in 1927. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.

    • Grave details of O’Neills

    Material relating to the details of family graves owned by the O’Connor and related families. Included is information sourced from the Glasnevin Trust society website.

  • Grave details of Devereux family 2
    File relates to the Devereux family grave at Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin. File includes material from the Glasnevin Trust website. Included in the file is information relating to the names, ages and addresses of those buried. Burial dates range from 1853 - 1862.
  • Grave details of Downes family 2 3
    File relates to the Downes graves at Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin. File includes material from the Glasnevin Trust website. Included in the file is information relating to the names, ages and addresses of those buried. Burial dates range from 1892 - 1914. Buried in this grave also are Patrick Foley and Joseph Dooling.
  • Grave details of Howlett family 2
    Item relates to the Howlett family grave at Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin. File includes material from the Glasnevin Trust website. Included in the item is information relating to the names, ages and addresses of those buried. Burial dates range from 1945-1998.
  • Grave details of the O'Neill family 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    File relates to the O'Neill family grave at Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin. File includes material from the Glasnevin Trust website. Included in the file is information relating to the names, ages and addresses of those buried. Burial dates range from 1836-1927.
  • Grave details of the James O'Neill 2
    Item relates to the grave detail of James O'Neill and his wife Gabrielle at Cimetière notre dame des neiges, Montreal Canada. Included in this item is information relating to the names, section of cemetery, concession number and date of burial. Burial dates range from 1960-1990.
  • Funeral details of O'Neill family 2
    Item relates to the funeral details of O'Neill family at Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin. Included is information relating to the names, ages and addresses of those buried, date of funeral and the deceased's relationship with grave owner. Burial dates range from 1927- 1949.

    Photographs of the O'Neills

    Both original and reprinted copies of black and white and colour photographs. Photographs include events such as weddings, communions and award ceremonies. Included also are printed emails from Maureen Laursen and Lucy Ward to Sean O'Connor which provide contextual information on number of photographs they gave to him (2008). Photographs have been arranged chronologically, firstly by the original date and, secondly when the photograph is a reprint, the photographs are arranged by the year the photograph was originally taken rather than creation date.
  • Photographic postcard with Ellen and John O'Neill and son Billie
    Item is a sepia photographic postcard of Ellen and John O'Neill with their son Billie, wearing a british army uniform, as he heads of the front in the First World War. Pictured also are Kay and Peter Holland. Picture originally taken c.1914.
  • Reprinted photograph of Billie and parents Ellen and John O'Neill 2
    Item is reprinted copy of black and white photograph of Billie O'Neill, dressed in British army uniform, sitting with his parents Ellen and John. The image has been traced with a black pencil before it was copied, to make the figures more defined. Photograph originally taken c.1914.
  • Photographic postcard of Aunt Sissie Rooney
    Item is a photographic print on a postcard, of Aunt Sissie Rooney, nee Downes, standing, with her hand resting on a table. Verso says that extra prints could be purchased from Elite Studios, Rathmines. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Tank Feeling' Mounted photograph of motor car
    Item is a mounted sepia photograph of a motor car parked outside a house. The motorcar is filled with four men, one of which is John O'Neill. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of 'Group 26' men with Eamon de Valera 2
    Item is a black and white photograph of 'Group 26', taken by Keough brothers Limited, which shows Eamon de Valera sitting with a group of men dressed in suits and are wearing leather gaiters above their shoes. The names of the men present in the photograph are written directly behind them verso of the photograph. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of 'Group 16' Men
    Item is a black and white photograph of 'Group 16' men, standing on the steps of a building. The men are dressed in a military dress, their names are written in both Irish and English under the photograph. No other information is accompanied with the photograph. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joseph O'Neill in Radio Operator uniform
    Item is a black and white photograph of a young Joseph O'Neill, dressed in the uniform of the Marconi Radio Operators. Photograph taken by Keogh brothers Limited, and is in a cardboard frame. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Mounted photograph of the Wedding of William O'Neill and Kate Brennan 2
    Item is a reprinted copy of a sepia photograph from the wedding of William O'Neill and Kate Brennan. They are pictured with their extended families, the names of those present are written on verso. The photograph is mounted and framed. Photograph originally taken c.1920.
  • Photograph of Kathleen O'Neill and children
    Item is a sepia photograph of Kathleen O'Neill, sister of John O'Neill, holding children. They are photographed outside on a street. The right bottom corner of the photograph has been cut off. There is also a label placed on the top right corner of the photograph.
  • Photograph of James O'Neill on a horse 2
    Item is a sepia photograph of James (Jim) O'Neill on a horse with another man in a field. On verso, James has written a note: 'In case you do not know, this is me with the [Mat on]. Best Wishes, Jim' Photograph is very delicate. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Kate O'Neill and woman
    Item is a sepia photograph of Kate O'Neill woman and an unnamed woman, with a young child sitting in a garden. Photograph taken c.1930s.
  • Photograph of John O'Neill with van
    Item is a sepia photograph of John O'Neill with his assistant standing in front of a van used for the O'Neill Chimney Cleaners company. Photograph taken c.1932.
  • Photograph of William and Kate O'Neill with sons
    Item is a black and white photograph of Kate and William O'Neill with their three sons, one of which is in an army uniform, and John O'Neill. They are standing in front of a car. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe and Monica Keenan on their wedding day
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill and Monica Keenan outside the door of the church on their wedding day (1958). They are photographed with John O'Neill and Paddy O'Neill. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of O'Neill sister Ellen, Molly and Dinah at their brother's wedding
    Item is a black and white photograph of the O'Neill sisters, Ellen, Molly and Dinah with Ellen's husband Thomas O'Connor outside the door of the church on the wedding day of their brother Joseph O'Neill to Monica Keenan (1958). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of O'Neill and Keenan families at wedding of Joseph and Monica.
    Item is a black and white photograph of the O'Neill and Keenan extended family outside the church following the wedding of Joseph O'Neill and Monica Keenan (1958). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill on a ferry
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill leaning on the railing of a ferry. Photograph taken in 1958. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill leaning on a lamppost
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill with is arm wrapped around a lamppost. He is wearing a suit and a top hat. Photograph taken c.1958. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill with his siblings Paddy and Dinah
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill with his brother Paddy and sister Dinah O'Neill. Both men are wearing suits and top hats while Dinah stands between them. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Buenos Aires by Joe O'Neill 2
    Item is a sepia photograph taken by Joe O'Neill of Bueno Aires, Argentina, when he worked as a radio operator. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill at Bradda point, Isle of Man
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill sitting on rocks by the sea at Port of Erin, Bradda point, Isle of Man. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill as Fianna Fail organiser
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill as Fianna Fail organiser with his fellow party members (c.1960s). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill with sister Dinah Holland and her daughter
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill with his sister Dinah Holland (nee O'Neill) and her daughter standing outside a house at Keeper Road, Crumlin.. Photograph is faded in parts. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill with siblings at Keeper Road, Crumlin 2
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill with his brother Paddy and sisters, Ellen O'Connor, nee O'Neill, Dinah Holland, nee O'Neill, and Molly, nee O'Neill. They are standing in the front garden of 248 Keeper Road, Crumlin, which was the home of Ellen. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Jack Hillard, Paddy and Dinah O'Neill and Joe O'Neill 2
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill standing with Jack Hillard, Paddy and Dinah O'Neill on a footpath. Joe can be seen smoking in the photograph. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill walking with his wife Monica
    Item is a black and white photograph of Joe O'Neill walking with his wife Monica down the street. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Sean O'Neill on his Communion 2
    Item is a colour photograph of Sean O'Neill, son of Joe, on his Communion day. He is photographed in his communion suit standing in front of a large hedge. Photograph is in a white decorative photograph folder. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill and his wife Monica sitting
    Item is a colour photograph of Joe and Monica O'Neill sitting together on a sofa, with a very colourful curtain behind them. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Jack Hillard, his wife Dene, Monica O'Neill and her son Finbarr 2
    Item is a colour photograph of Monica O'Neill and Dene Hillard sitting around a coffee table, Jack Hillard is sitting on a chair behind them, slightly out of frame. Finbarr O'Neill is in the background holding a black cat. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Jack Hillard and Monica O'Neill
    Item is a colour photograph of Monica O'Neill and Jack Hillard sitting in a living room. Monica is photographed sitting by a coffee table petting a small dog while Jack is sitting on a chair by the door. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Finbarr O'Neill and Nelly Hillard
    Item is a colour photograph of Finbarr O'Neill, sitting on the arm of a chair while eating. Beside him is Nelly Hillard, Finbarr's aunt. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Paddy, Monica, Joe and Molly O'Neill
    Item is a colour photograph of Paddy, Monica, Joe and Molly O'Neill. They are photographed sitting at a hotel table after having a meal. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Ellen O'Connor, nee O'Neill, at a party
    Item is a colour photograph of Ellen O'Neill sitting at a table amongst others at a party.
  • Photograph of Joe O'Neill
    Item is a black and white, head and shoulder photograph of Joe O'Neill. Photograph is similar to that used for a passport if their form of identification. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photograph of John O'Neill and his family
    Item is a colour photograph of John O'Neill and his family: Jim, Joseph, Anthony, Lucy and Philomena. They are photographed standing in a kitchen.
  • Photograph of Sean O'Connor and O'Neill family
    Item is a colour printed photograph of Sean O'Connor sitting at a table with O'Neill family members. There is no indication of year or location, however, Sean has a paper and a pen in front of him, indicating that he is taking notes on the family's history. Photograph printed on A4 paper.
  • Re-print of photograph of Dinah O'Neill and Sissie Rooney
    Item is a reprinted copy of black and white photograph of a young Dinah O'Neill standing behind Sissie Rooney. Photograph was originally taken c.1910s.
  • Re-print of photograph of the children of Dinah O'Neill 2
    Item is a reprinted copy of black and white photograph of the children of Dinah O'Neill. Children photographed: Marie, Bernie, Anne, Rosaleen, Eileen, Peter and Kay. Photograph was originally taken c.1930s.
  • Re-print of photograph of Jim O'Neill in Canadian Uniform
    Item is a reprinted copy of black and white, full length photograph of Jim O'Neill, brother of Ellen O'Neill, dressed in the Canadian Army uniform during the Second World War. Photograph originally taken c.1940.
  • Re-print of photograph of John O'Neill with wife and children
    Item is a reprinted copy of sepia photograph of John O'Neill with his wife and children standing in front of a car. Photograph originally taken c.1950s.
  • Photograph of Sean O'Connor with the Canadian O'Neill family
    Item is a colour photograph of Sean O'Connor with the Canadian family of his uncle Jim O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Sean O'Connor with the Canadian O'Neill's extended family
    Item is a colour photograph of Sean O'Connor on a visit from Dublin to Canada with the Canadian family of his uncle Jim O'Neill.
  • Photograph of James O'Neill, son of Jim
    Item is a colour photograph of James O'Neill, sitting in an armchair. He is the eldest son of Jim O'Neill.
  • Photograph of Jim O'Neill's memorial card
    Item is a colour photograph of the memorial card for Jim O'Neill, following his death in 1960.
  • Re-printed photograph of Sean O'Connor with John Doyle
    Item is a reprinted copy of a colour photograph of Sean O'Connor with relation John Doyle. O'Connor and Doyle are related through the marriage of Elizabeth Tutty to John Doyle c.1798. John Doyle pictured died in 2013. Photograph taken by the Carnew Historical Society.
  • Emails from Maureen Laursen and Lucy Ward to Sean O'Connor about photographs
    File relates to email correspondence from Maureen Laursen and Lucy Ward to Sean O'Connor, discussing the photographs they gave to him. Emails include details of dates and names as well as contextual information surrounding the photographed they provided. Note: Due to personal contact information included in the correspondence, access is allowed to the redacted digital version only by prior appointment with Dublin City Archives.
    General documents and research of the O'Neill family

    Included is material relating to general documents of the O'Neill family. Sub-series is divided into material relating to 15 Francis street, general receipts of O'Neill family members. Included also is material relating to the research of the Hillard family, the Lunell family and email correspondence relating to the research.

  • Letter of Attorney from Dame Frances O'Neile to John O'Neile, 2,
    Item relates to a Letter of Attorney written by Dame Frances O'Neile, widow of Neile O'Neile, authorising the control of her estate and farm to John O'Neile.  Item was signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Blackburne.
  • 15 Francis street, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
    Material relating to 15 Francis street, home of the O'Neills and Thomas and Ellen O'Connor. The house was purchased by Ellen O'Neill, grandmother of Sean O'Connor, In following year, Dublin Corporation ordered the demolition of the top two floors due to safety concerns. Included is material relating to the purchased of 15 Francis street and letters from the Income Tax agents in relation to the property.
  • Apportionment Account for purchase of 15 Francis street, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
    File relates to the purchase of 15 Francis street, Dublin. File includes apportionment account showing money made payable by Mrs O'Neill to Meredith. File also includes a letter from Roger Greene and sons solicitors to John O'Neill outlining particulars of purchase. File includes photocopies. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letter from Guinness and Mahon solicitors to Ellen O'Neill,
    Item includes a letter from Guinness and Mahon solicitors, College green, Dublin, to Ellen O'Neill discussing a delay in the payment of rent by O'Neill. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letters from MacDonagh & Boland to Ellen O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
    File includes letters from Income Tax agents MacDonagh and Boland limited, to Ellen O'Neill outlining the need to provide details of income from business at 15 Francis street and the implication this has on payable taxes (1949). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • The Hillards family, 2, 3,
    Material relating to the Hillard family. John (Jack) Hillard married Molly O'Neill in 1921. Included is a rent agreement for John Hillard and a newspaper cutting of a horse race won by Jimmy Hillard.
  • Rent agreement of radio receiver, 2,
    Item relates to the agreement of rent of radio receiver from G.A Brittain, Dawson street, to John Hilliard. The agreement contains information of Hilliards age, marriage status and employment information.
  • Copy of newspaper cutting of Market Rasen horse race,
    Item relates to copy of a newspaper cutting which outlines details of a Market Rasen horse race won by Jimmy Hilliard, son of Molly O'Neill.
  • Receipt of Payments by Ellen O'Neill, 2, File relates to receipts of payments made by Ellen O'Neill to the Alliance and Dublin Consumers' Gas Company (1947, 1948) and Irish Assurance Company (1949).
  • > Receipt of Payments by John O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5
    File relates to receipts of payments made by John O'Neill to Roche's Stores Dublin (1959), Menswear Limited, Dublin (1959) and to solicitors Roger Greene and sons, Wellington Quay (1958) for their services.
  • Invoice by John O'Neill for services,
    Item relates to invoice made by John O'Neill for his services as a chimney contractor. Item includes information relating to the name of his customer, building, boilers and chimneys costs. Item includes handwritten sums adding up the cost of services. Item is delicate.
  • Receipt of Payments by John and Ellen Nesbitt, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    File relates to receipts of payments made by Ellen Nesbitt, nee Hillard, to the Royal Lover Friendly association (1951). File also includes receipts of payments made by John Nesbitt to the Corporation of Dublin under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts (1958 -1960) and to the Irish Life Assurance Company Limited (1958).
  • Receipt of Payments by Christopher Joseph O'Neill to utility services, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    File relates to receipts of payments made by Christopher Joseph O'Neill to utility services. File includes receipts to Irish Assurance Company Limited policy (1952) Electricity Supply Board (1960) and RTE (1972).
  • Receipt of Payments by Christopher Joseph O'Neill to food providers, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    File relates to receipts of payments made by Christopher Joseph O’Neill to food and meat providers. File includes receipts from Samuel Graham Limited, Monaghan (1957), McCarren and Company Limited, Cavan (1957). File also includes a newspaper cutting which outlines the fixed prices commodities (1943). File also includes letter from British and Irish Steam Packet to P. Butterly and sons, Rush county Dublin, outlining the rates of transporting vegetables from Newry to Liverpool and Belfast to Liverpool (1960). File includes photocopies of receipts.
  • Miscellaneous receipts, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    File relates to collection receipts of payments made by members of the O'Neill family. These receipts are either undated or it is not stated to whom the receipts are for. File includes pieces of paper with handwritten prices and addition sums worked out. File also includes business cards of those who conducted business with the O'Neill family, such as Merville Crash repair specialists, Dublin and Godson photographers, Churchtown, Dublin.
  • Paper on relationship between the Lunnels and Methodist Church, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    File relates to copy of a an article entitled from the publication 'Methodist centenary church -A commemorative record 1843- 1943' which outlines the life of John Lunnel and his connection and support for the Methodist church. File also includes four copies of an illustration of his home on 15 Francis Street.
  • List from Huguenot Archive of Lunell family, 2, 3, 4
    Item relates to a list from the Huguenot Archive which outlines the names, date of birth and date of death of Lunells in Ireland and England. Highlighted are the Lunell family which is of relevance to the O'Neills.

    Joseph O’ Neill

    Material relates to Christopher Joseph O’Neill. Throughout the material Joseph is referred to both as Joseph and Joe. Joseph was son of Ellen O’Neill, who owned 15 Francis street. Joe was an operator with Marconi Company, and travelled with them until his father died in 1927. He took over the responsibility of 15 Francis street when his mother died in 1949. Joseph was an active member of Fianna Fail party, acting as director of elections and also served as a senator in Dail Eireann. Joseph married Monica Keenan in 1958. Sub-series divided into Sub-sub series which reflect different aspects of his life. For example late estate of Ellen, income tax, accommodation, finance travel, letters of correspondence and politics.

    The Estate of Late Mother & Francis Street

    Following the death of Joseph's mother in 1949, Joseph took over responsibility of his mother's estate of 15 Francis Street. Included is correspondence from tax brokers, Hibernian bank, the Corporation of Dublin to Joseph in relation to 15 Francis Street following the death of his mother, Ellen. Included also is a letter from a solicitor to Josephs sister Mary Hillard (1949).

  • Letters from solicitors to Mary Hilliard about estate, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
    File relates to letters from the solicitor firm Roger Greene and sons Wellington Quay to Ellen O'Neill's daughter Mary Hilliard, nee O'Neill, about the estate of her late mother. File includes letter relating to the value of 15 Francis street, outstanding debts and the grant of probate. File also includes an invoice for the cost of obtaining probate (1950). File includes photocopies of letters. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letters from tax brokers to Joseph O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5
    File relates to letters from the income tax brokers MacDonagh and Boland, Dame street, to Joseph O'Neill about the estate of his late mother. File includes letter relating to the inspector of taxes looking for a copy of his mother's will (1949) and rent payable on the property on Francis street (1950). File includes photocopies of letters. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letter from Hibernian Bank to Joseph O'Neill, 2
    Item relates to letter from Hibernian Bank to Joseph O'Neill following the death of his mother Ellen in 1949. The letter outlines the bank's need for his mother's Will of Probate. Included also is a photocopy of the letter. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Correspondence to Joseph O'Neill about changes to Francis street, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    File relates to correspondence between Joseph O'Neill and the Corporation of Dublin in relation to alterations to the shop-front of 15 Francis street. File includes letters from the Corporation of Dublin outlining future plans of widening Francis street (1956) and Joseph O'Neill's negotiations with valuers W.J Holden and sons (1957). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letter from Corporation of Dublin to Councillor Briscoe, 2,
    Item relates to letter from Corporation of Dublin to Councillor Briscoe on behalf of Joseph O'Neill. The letter outlines the proposed road improvements which would affect the premises of 15 Francis street. Included also is a photocopy of the letter. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill. Income Tax

    Includes material relating to Joseph O'Neills income tax. Included is the correspondence between Joseph and office of Inspector of Taxes (1950) and Josephs Income tax assessment forms (1952).

  • Correspondence between Joseph O'Neill and Office of the Inspector of Taxes, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    File relates to correspondence between Joseph O'Neill and the Office of the Inspector of Taxes in relation to taxes payable following death of Ellen O'Neill. File includes an outline of income and employment held by Joseph O'Neill from 1952-1953 as well as a list of tax free allowances (1960). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Income Tax Assessment of Joseph O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63
    File relates to assessment of income tax for Joseph O'Neill .File includes income tax assessment forms which include details of income and interest and tax payable for financial year (1952-1973). File also includes schedules for instalments of tax payments. File also includes notices for the determination of tax free allowances (1971). Included also are empty used envelopes. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
    • Accommodation search by Joseph

    Includes material relating to Joseph's interest in a house in Rathfarnham. Included is information of a public auction of the house.

  • Accommodation search by Joseph, 2,
    Includes material relating to Joseph's interest in a house in Rathfarnham. Included is information of a public auction of the house.
  • Accommodation of Joseph O'Neill, 2,
    File relates to the search for accommodation by Joseph O'Neill. File includes information of public auction of house in Rathfarnham and a handwritten letter from David O'Connor to Joseph outlining the particulars of this property. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
    • Finances of Joseph O'Neill

    Included is material relating to the finances of Joseph O'Neill. This includes a cheque book of Josephs Hibernian bank (1957). Details of the bank account and insurance policy (1950), letter from Hibernian bank to Joseph about his account.

  • Cashed cheques and Passbook from Hibernian Bank, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
    File relates to the bank account of Joseph O'Neill at the Hibernian Bank Limited. File includes a pass book which records the credit and debit into subject's account each month (1950-1957). File also includes cashed cheques and a cheque book (1957). Included also is one cashed cheque paid by Ellen O'Neill (1949). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Bank Account and Insurance policy of Joseph, 2, 3
    File relates to the bank account of Joseph O'Neill at the Hibernian Bank Limited. File includes the particulars of the Premises of 15 Francis street at the bank, with Joseph O'Neill having a policy of insurance with the bank noted (1950). Included also is statement of bank account of Joseph O'Neill (1957). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letters relating to the bank account of Joseph O'Neill, 2, 3,
    File relates to letters relating to Hibernian bank limited account of Joseph O'Neill. File includes letter which states that a bill to Patrick O'Neill is outstanding (1957). File contains a photocopy of letter. File also includes letter from Union Assurance Society that insurance policy has been returned for Joseph O'Neill has been returned to Hibernian bank limited (1954). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
    • Travel Details of Joseph O'Neill

    Included is material relating to Josephs travels with his wife Monica to Britain following their wedding in 1958. Included also, is a request for a reduced fare for Josephs niece (1958).

  • Material relating to Joseph's travel to Britain, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
    File relates to a coach tour made by Joseph O'Neill to London and Douglas in 1958, following his wedding to Monica Keenan. File includes material from Duffy's Travel Agencies, Dublin, relating to this trip. File includes a receipt of payment for this trip, a coach cruise guide for the Isle of Wight, a road map of the British Isles. File also includes a receipt of payment for a two nights stay at Porchester Place, London, room details for Joseph O'Neill at the Paignton Hyro hotel, and accommodation details at the Alderley hotel on the Isle of Man. This material was kept in a Catholic Association ticket holder. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Request for Reduced Fare Transportation form,
    Item relates to a request to have a reduction of fifty percent for a flight with Pan American World Airways Systems. The flight was taken by Eileen Nesbitt, Joseph's niece, and Peter Hilliard from Shannon airport to New York. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
    • Postcards, Letters and Greeting Cards

    Included is material relating to postcards, letters and greeting cards received by Joseph. Included also are miscellaneous handwritten notes and greeting cards.

  • Postcards to Joseph, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
    Included are postcards to Joseph O'Neill from Monica (1957), Eileen and Jack Nesbitt (1957), Hilda (1957) and [Dene] and Patrick (1957). Included also, are greeting cards from Monica to Joseph.
  • Postcards from Monica to Joseph, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    File relates to postcard from Monica to her husband Joseph in 1957 during her stay in Wexford. Verso of postcards have photographs of scenery around Wexford, including the house she was staying in. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Postcard from Eileen and Jack to Joseph, 2, 3
    Item relates to postcard from Eileen and Jack Nesbitt during their visit to Uncle Jim in Montreal, Canada. Verso of postcard is a photograph of old French horse drawn carriages on Mont Royal, Montreal. Item contains photocopy. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Postcard from Hilda to Joseph, 2
    Item relates to postcard from Hilda to Joseph during her stay at Mele Cape, Italy. Verso of postcard is a photograph of Mele cape. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Postcard from [Dene] and Patrick to Joseph, 2, 3
    Item relates to postcard from [Dene] and Patrick to Joseph in 1957 during visit to England. Verso of postcard has photograph of Trafalgar square. Item contains a photocopy. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Greeting cards from Monica to Joseph, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    File relates to cards for special occasions from Monica to her husband Joseph. File includes an Easter card, a Christmas card and a birthday card, each signed by Monica with a little message in each. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Letters and Telegraphs, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
    Included are the handwritten letters from various relations to Joseph. Letters included are from Jim O' Neill (1957), Eileen Nesbitt (1958), L.R Alcheson (1958). Included also are telegraphs from Gabrille O'Neill to Joseph (1960).
  • Letter from Jim O'Neill to Joseph, 2, 3
    Item relates to handwritten letter from Jim O'Neill, Montreal Canada to his brother Joseph. Letter relates to Joseph's dealing with the Corporation of Dublin and Christmas and New Year wishes. Item includes a photocopy of letter.
  • Letter from L.R Alcheson to Joseph, 2, 3
    File relates to handwritten letter from L.R Alcheson, Polcester Place, London, to Joseph. Letter relates to Mr.Alcheson booking accommodation for Joseph in anticipation of his visit to London. Item includes a photocopy of letter.
  • Telegraphs to Joseph informing him of Jim's death, 2, 3, 4
    Telegraph from sister-in-law Gabrielle O'Neill (22 July) to Joseph informing him of his brother Jim's death, and telegraph from Eileen (24 July) outlining funeral. File contains photocopies.
  • Letter from Gabrielle O'Neill to Joseph, 2, 3
    Item relates to handwritten letter from Gabrielle, wife of Jim, Montreal Canada to her brother-in-law Joseph. Letter relates to Jim's recent death. Item is damaged. Item contain a photocopy duplicate.
  • Letter from Linda [O'Neill] to Joseph, 2, 3
    File relates to handwritten letter from Linda [O'Neill], Montreal Canada to her uncle Joseph. Letter relates to Linda's upcoming job interview and her hopes to go back to school in Florida. File includes envelope of letter.
  • Envelopes and Miscellaneous notes, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
    Included are stamped addressed envelopes which were sent to Joseph. Also included are miscellaneous notes to Joseph which are updated.
  • Stamped addressed envelopes to Joseph, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
    File relates to used stamped envelopes used to send letters to Joseph. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill. File includes envelopes from New York, Canada and Belgium.
  • Miscellaneous handwritten notes, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    File relates to miscellaneous handwritten notes which are undated or the intended recipient is not stated. File includes an undated handwritten love poem, a congratulatory note from Dinah to Joseph, and passport number of Nellie and Mollie O'Neill. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Material related to Irish Republican movement, 2, 3
    File relates to material of Joseph O'Neill which is related to the Irish Republican political movement. File includes a typed letter which outlines details of a Tom Hogan from Limerick who was injured at Bloody Sunday (1920). File also includes a card with photographs of James McCormick and Peter Barnes, both of whom died for the Republic of Ireland. File also includes a coloured copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Electoral notices and newspaper cuttings, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    File relates to material to various elections, as Joseph was a director of Election. File includes a notice of electoral candidates for the Dublin municipal elections (1950), a notice from Fianna Fail head offices to all directors of elections (1951), a newspaper cutting outlining the Fianna Fail candidates for the seanad elections and a newspaper cutting from Evening Press which names Fianna Fail candidates for the South Dublin by-election.   Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Fianna Fail Annual National Collection, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    File relates to material surrounding the Fianna Fail Annual collection. File includes a notice from the party headquarters to members to gather support for collection and a copy of letter sent from Fianna Fail party to supporters asking for contributions (1952). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Invitation and Christmas greeting card from the Taoiseach, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    File relates to material from the Taoiseach, Eamon deValera, to Joseph. File includes an invitation from the Taoiseach to attend a reception at Dublin Castle (1952). Included also is the envelope of this invitations and informational notes for those attending the reception. File also includes a Christmas greeting card from the Taoiseach (1954).   Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Receipts of payment by the Fianna Fail Party Headquarters, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    File relates to the receipts of payments by the Headquarters of the Fianna Fail political party. File includes receipts for services by Comerford and Brady commercial engravers (1957), a quotation for a car from Maloney's Garage (1960) and the supply of a car from J. Myler and sons, Merrion row (1961). Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Photographs of Charles Haughey at Fianna Fail meeting, 2, 3, 4
    File relates to two photographs of Charles Haughey pictured at Fianna Fail meeting in Leinster House in 1981. Pictured also are the Party's Honorary secretary, party Vice-president, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Joe O'Neill as Director of Organisation. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Newspaper articles on the death of Joseph O'Neill, 2
    File relates to newspaper articles covering the show of support by the Fianna Fail party at the funeral of Joseph O'Neill. File includes copies of an article from the Irish Press (1984) and another newspaper. Included also is the receipt of payment for a memorial of Joseph O'Neill at Mount Jerome Monumental company. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.

James O' Neill

Included is material relating to James (Jim) O' Neill. James, brother of Joseph, was arrested in 1922 following an IRA bank robbery, in which Max Green was killed. James was found guilty and jailed. Following his release in 1924 he emigrated to Canada where he stayed. Included in this Sub-series is material which relates to James's life and family, Max Green case, his emigration, military career and his Canadian family.
  • The Waiting Plough' The Freeman's Journal Cover,
    Item relates to the cover illustration of The Freeman's Journal entitled 'The Waiting Plough'. The illustration shows a woman walking through a field, representing of Ireland. Her arm is extended towards a plough that is burrowed into the soil. Next to it are two rocks with the words "dissension" and "civil war" written on them.
  • Newspaper reviews of the work of Johanna Redmond, 2,
    File relates to two critical newspaper reviews of the theatrical work of Johanna Redmond, wife of Max Greene. The reviews are of her two plays 'The West's Wake' and 'Falsely True'. These reviews were both written in The Freeman's Journal (1911).
  • Newspaper articles relating to Max Greene's death, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Item relates contemporary newspaper articles which covered the story of the death of Max Greene and the inquest into his killing. Item includes articles from the Irish Independent (1922) and The Freeman's Journal (1923). File also includes search terms used on the Irish Newspaper Archive website (2011).
  • Memoranda and Correspondence of the Max Greene case, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    File relates to correspondence and memoranda between the Police Department and Dail Eireann. File includes material discussing the names of those providing evidence in light of the killing of Max Greene (1922). File also includes photocopies of these communications.
  • Material from Military Archives on Max Greene case, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Item relates material located from the Military Archives, Defence Forces Ireland which is associated with the Max Greene case. Item includes Bureau of Military History Statement by witnesses Patrick Hegarty and Capt. Michael Leahy (1921) who outline the events involving of Max Greene. Item also includes email correspondence between Cmdt. Victor Laing and Sean O'Connor discussing material available at the Military Archives.
  • Immigration records of James O'Neill from Immigration Office Canada, 2, 3
    File relates to material from Immigration Offices of Canada which outline James O'Neill's entry into the country. File includes a typed entry of Immigration Index from the Library and Archives Canada website (2012) which provides information of James O'Neill age, nationality, date of arrival and page number of the index book. File also includes list of names and descriptions of embarking from Liverpool to Quebec, under the Merchant Shipping Act 1906. File also includes a copy of Declaration of Passenger to Canada (1924) which includes information of money James had entering Canada and his relation in Canada. File also includes the third class passenger list of the ship 'Minnedosa' sailing from Canada (1928).
  • Canadian Militia Soldier's Pay Book, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
    Item relates a scanned copy of James O'Neill's 'Soldier's Pay book' during his active service in the Canadian Army (1942). Item includes details of his army number, unit, daily rate of pay and account balance.
  • Photographs of James O'Neill in Canadian Army uniform, 2, 3,
    Item relates to scanned copies of two black and white photographs of James O'Neill in military uniform. One photograph depicts James O'Neill standing with his rifle. The second image shows James standing at ease. This photograph contains a note to his son Bobby saying 'From your loving Daddy, best of love to all'. Photographs originally taken c.1940s.
  • Irish Military Service Pension application, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93
    File relates to photocopy of application made by James O'Neill for a military service pension, under the Military Service Pension Act 1934, having served as an active member of the Old I.R.A during War of Independence. File includes application form; letters from O'Neill's officer's confirming his active service, correspondence with the Department of Defence and O'Neill. O'Neill's application was successful and pension was awarded. File also includes booklet explaining the service pension application process.
  • Correspondence between James O'Neill's family and the Department of Defence, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
    File relates to correspondence between the family of James O'Neill, Sean O'Connor and Maureen Laursen, and the Military Archives and the Pension Administration section of the Department of Defence. File includes letter which outline details of material which is available from the Military Archive on O'Neill's military service and his pension application. File includes a letter Marie Tracy to Sean O'Connor which lists all the documents available from James O'Neill's file (2012).
  • Death Notice of James O'Neill, 2, 3, 4, 5
    File relates to the death of James O'Neill (1960).File includes two scanned copies of newspaper death notices for James O'Neill (1960). File also includes two copies of cards of the acknowledgement of sympathy from the family of James O'Neill (1960).
  • Letter from Eileen Nesbitt to Gabrielle O'Neill, 2, 3, 4
    Item relates to letter from Eileen Nesbitt, nee Hillard, to Gabrielle O'Neill, nee Collin, announcing the death of John 'Jack' Nesbitt (1972). Letter outlines the burial arrangements and Eileen's plans to visit Dublin to place a wreath on his grave. File also includes scanned copy from memorial card of John Nesbitt.
  • Sympathy card for death of Gabrielle O'Neill, 2, 3
    Item relates to sympathy card following the death of Gabrielle O'Neill, nee Collin, in 1990. Item includes photocopy of sympathy card.
  • Death Notice of Robert O'Neill,
    File relates to the death of Robert (Bob) O'Neill (2008). File includes a scanned copy of the death notice Bob O'Neill in the Montreal Gazette. Item also includes the death notice of his mother Gabrielle O'Neill.
  • Correspondence between the Irish O'Neill's and Canadian O'Neill's, <
    Included is material relating to the correspondence between the family of James O'Neill and his relations in Ireland. Included are letters discussing Maureen Laursen's which to visit Ireland and meet James' family in Ireland. Included is a letter from John Kennedy seeking to uncover information about James and his family in Canada. Note: Due to personal contact information included in the correspondence, access is allowed to the redacted digital version only by prior appointment with Dublin City Archives.
  • Email correspondence between Susan Kennedy and Maureen Laursen, 2,
    Item includes email correspondence between Susan Kennedy and Maureen Laursen relating to Maureen's visit to Ireland. Item includes details of where to stay and visit when in Ireland (2007). Note: Due to personal contact information included in the correspondence, access is allowed to the redacted digital version only by prior appointment with Dublin City Archives. Note: Digital copy only. Originals returned to Monica O'Neill.
  • Birth and Death records of Maureen Laursen and Knud Laursen, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 <
    File relates to the birth, death and marriage certificate of Maureen Laursen, nee O'Neill, and her ex-husband Knud Lauresen.  File includes the birth certificate of Maureen (1995), the birth certificate of Knud Laursen, the French translation of his birth certificate, a photocopy of their marriage certificate (1955) and the death certificate of Knud Laursen. File contains French and Dutch.
  • Research on Family tree of James O'Neill family, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    File relates to research conducted by Sean O'Connor on the Canadian family of his uncle James O'Neill. File includes material from the marriage register of the Church records at the United Church, Montreal (2015). File also includes draft family trees with names, dates of birth, marriage and death of James' family. File also includes the names and addresses of James' surviving family in Canada.
  • Material from Sean O'Connor's visit to Montreal, Canada, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    File relates to material from the visit of Sean O'Connor to Montreal, Canada. Sean O'Connor visited the surviving family of his uncle James O'Neill. File includes a programme from family gathering which contains menu and photographs. File also includes notes made by Sean O'Connor on new information he learned about his uncle during his visit. File also includes a photocopy of information of O'Neill Coat of Arms.

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