a selection of historical interest internet links
The Capuchin Annual. 1938-1977
The Capuchin Annual was published by the Irish Capuchin Franciscans from 1930 until 1977.
Although its readership was predominately Irish, its circulation was international as it was frequently sent to Irish emigrants particularly in North America and Australia. It was a journal unique in Irish publishing containing many literary, historical, photographic, theological, biographical and artistic articles. It claimed a readership of 25,000 worldwide at the height of its success in the 1950s. The publication only had two editors, Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. (1900-1970), and Fr. Henry Anglin OFM Cap. (1910-1977).
The distinctive cover illustration of St Francis and the wolf was designed by Seán O’Sullivan RHA (1906-1964). Many Irish writers, artists and educators who later rose to prominence such as Benedict Kiely, Pearse Hutchinson, Francis Stuart, Daniel Corkery, Francis MacManus, Richard J. King, Thomas MacGreevey and Augustine Martin received their first opportunities to publish with the Annual.
Throughout its publication run it maintained a very high quality of contributions by leading politicians and writers & frequently reflected a strong nationalistic theme. The 1942 and 1966 editions of The Capuchin Annual are particularly well-known as they contained detailed & profusely illustrated articles on the 1916 Rising.
The complete collection of The Capuchin Annual has been made freely available online since 2016 solely for scholarly research.
Click on the illustration above or here.
Although its readership was predominately Irish, its circulation was international as it was frequently sent to Irish emigrants particularly in North America and Australia. It was a journal unique in Irish publishing containing many literary, historical, photographic, theological, biographical and artistic articles. It claimed a readership of 25,000 worldwide at the height of its success in the 1950s. The publication only had two editors, Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. (1900-1970), and Fr. Henry Anglin OFM Cap. (1910-1977).
The distinctive cover illustration of St Francis and the wolf was designed by Seán O’Sullivan RHA (1906-1964). Many Irish writers, artists and educators who later rose to prominence such as Benedict Kiely, Pearse Hutchinson, Francis Stuart, Daniel Corkery, Francis MacManus, Richard J. King, Thomas MacGreevey and Augustine Martin received their first opportunities to publish with the Annual.
Throughout its publication run it maintained a very high quality of contributions by leading politicians and writers & frequently reflected a strong nationalistic theme. The 1942 and 1966 editions of The Capuchin Annual are particularly well-known as they contained detailed & profusely illustrated articles on the 1916 Rising.
The complete collection of The Capuchin Annual has been made freely available online since 2016 solely for scholarly research.
Click on the illustration above or here.
Irish Medals
Now here's an excellent site 'Irish Medals' at irishmedals.ie/ (or click on the illustration above). Detailed listing of 1916 locations and participants at all of the Rising sites. There's also details of Irish & British casualties and useful information on Irish Medals awarded since 1916 and Scout history. Well worth a look.