File of documents relating to Joseph O'Mara, brother of Stephen O'Mara, Snr. Joseph was a renowned opera singer. Based in Limerick, O'Mara performed around Ireland and the U.K. Includes sepia postcard image of Joseph O'Mara, standing in front profile; an internet printout of a webpage family history of Joseph O'Mara; Press article by Frances Condell (former Mayor of Limerick) dated 30 Oct 1967, writing a piece remembering Joseph O'Mara and conversations she had about him with Michael Rynne (O'Mara's grandnephew). Invitation to Michael and Mrs Rynne to a reception held by the Limerick Choral and Operatic Society, 1967, in Limerick. Letter attached, from said society, to Michael Rynne, mentions how they will unveil a plaque to "Limerick's illustrious operatic tenor, Joseph O'Mara." Carbon copy of letters sent to Irish newspapers by Michael Rynne, though signed off as by "Memory Man" listing the English language lyrics to a song "The Little Silver Ring", previously sang by Joseph O'Mara.
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File of items relating to Fr. Paddy O'Mara, S.J. Paddy was uncle of Michael Rynne and Mary Rynne and son of Stephen O'Mara Snr. File includes a biographical essay on Paddy O'Mara, written in his 93rd year; a number of letters written by Paddy to Michael Rynne, 1967 - 1968; a pamphlet, possibly 1930s, about a 'First Army Pilgrimage to Lourdes'; MS letter from Paddy to Michael Rynne, 17 Oct 1918, referring to the wounded and dying, and talking about Michael's role in the IRA.
Also includes letters between Michael Rynne, May Rynne and Stephen Rynne, discussion plans to honour Fr. Paddy Rynne for his 90th birthday.
Items relating to Peter O'Mara, who was married to Mary O'Mara. includes death notice for their daughter Anne O'Mara (2004); 'In Memoriam' card for Peter O'Mara (1977); MS letter from [Mary O'Mara] to her husband Peter (n.d.); MS letter from Peter O'Mara, Strand House, Limerick to Etienne Rynne (9 Nov 1976) as well as genealogy printouts with information on Mary O'Mara and her sister Nell's marriage to Jim O'Sullivan.
MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne at Greenfields, Milltown Rd, Dublin. "M.O.N. comes tonight" and mentions arrangements around the Gresham Hotel.
MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, writing from Limerick (postcard features an image of Sarsfield Bridge over the river Shannon) mentioning she will mention Mary's play to some theatrical producer friends of hers.
MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, with image on reverse of the Riverside, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Writes personal notes and well wishes to Michael (Rynne) and family and that "the view" of where she is is appealing.
MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne. Image of the Strand, Kilkee, Co. Clare on reverse. Includes notes of well wishes and thanks for Mary's letters
MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, from Hotel Jardin, Avila, Spain. Image of the ramparts and walls of Avila on reverse. Writes that she is a "wonderful place", other points of discussion and asks Mary to visit.
MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, discussing Mary's birthday, sending wishes but noting "this sad time".
MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne (image of John Keats on reverse) discussing recent events.