Historic Autograph Book Donated To Clare Museum

A rare autograph book containing the signatures of many of the key figures from Ireland’s revolutionary period including Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith and Countess Markievicz has been donated to Clare Museum.

The book was once owned by an Ennis woman who campaigned during the 1917 East Clare by-election that spawned the political career of 1916 Rising participant and future Taoiseach and President Eamonn de Valera.

John Rattigan, the Curator of Clare Museum joined Gavin in studio.

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