Thomas Francis Meagher
Series: O'Donnell lectures -- 5
Publisher: National University of Ireland
Published: 1961
Place of publication: Dublin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 61
Description: Thomas Meagher (1823-1867) was the leader of Young Ireland and of the abortive insurrection of 1848, for which he was sentenced to be hanged but instead was deported to Tasmania. He escaped to America in 1852 after which he organized the Irish Brigade during the American Civil War.
Notes: O'Donnell lecture delivered at University College, Cork, July 17th, 1961.

Includes bibliography.