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Michael J. Kelly, 'A' Co. 1st Battalion Dublin Brigade IRA [1897-1967]. A very good collection of medals, documents, letters and memorabilia relating to this Dublin Brigade 1916 Volunteer, also a member of the IRA's chemicals unit. It is believed he prepared explosive charges used during the Rising, took part in a Mountjoy hunger strike, and worked undercover in London for a time. He opposed the Treaty (see summary of his life prepared by a family member). There are also some documents relating to Kelly's brother-in-law George Lalor, a qualified chemist, formerly a member of the British Army Medical Corps, who is understood to have assisted him. The collection includes - Michael Kelly's Easter Week 1916 medal on ribbon and pin with original box (worn); - His War of Independence medal on ribbon and pin with 'Comhrac' bar; - His 1916-1966 commemorative medal on ribbon with separate ribbon strip with original box; - A very rare tricolour steward's ribbon for Sinn Fein Ardfheis 1917; - An Irish Volunteers uniform button; - Some lengths of tricolour ribbon, possibly for armbands; - a framed certificate of service (name in Irish, Micheal O Ceallaigh) with 'A' Co., 1st Battalion, Dublin Brigade, signed by Oscar Traynor (worn); - a framed police photograph front-and-side dated 8.3.20 - a mounted studio photograph by Tyndall of Dublin, possibly circa 1910, and a later informal photograph; - A collection of Republican printed documents including 'The Mountjoy Strike: The Call To The Army, issued by Frank Aiken, Chief of Staff [1923]; Sinn Fein Daily Sheet No. 1 (25 October 1923), dealing with 'All Ireland Hunger Strike'; Poblacht na hEireann War News no. 21 (22 July 1922)and a few others; - A few notes and draft letters from Kelly confirming service of former comrades, some personal letters to Kelly from former comrades, including an interesting letter from Joe at the Saorstat Eireann High Commissioner's Office in London 1934, remembering the old days when they were 'cheddar manufacturers' (i.e. making explosives), a few invitations including official opening of the Garden of Remembrance 1966, some documents relating to the motor trade in which Michael Kelly was employed, a few testimonials etc.; also a typescript summary of Michael Kelly's national service provided by vendor. - British Army service booklet for Cpl. George Lalor of Loughrea, Co. Galway (Michael Kelly's brother-in-law), served in Royal Medical Corps 1899-1916, including South African War 1900-02 and European war 1914-16, with discharge form, a manuscript memorial card (d. 1941) and other items laid in; also a morocco-covered chemist's notebook compiled by G. Lalor at St George-In-The East Dispensary (London?), dated 1917, containing printed drug formulations with manuscript additions (an interesting document in its own right), 'Up Sean T. O'Kelly' tricolour badge laid in. A most interesting and impressive collection, documenting a family which evidently made a substantial contribution to the Republican cause. [Note: this is not the Michael Kelly who was a member of the Citizen Army]. Provenance: By family descent. Michael J. Kelly, 'A' Co. 1st Battalion Dublin Brigade IRA [1897-1967]. A very good collection of medals, documents, letters and memorabilia relating to this Dublin Brigade 1916 Volunteer, also a member of the IRA's chemicals unit. It is believed he prepared explosive charges used during the Rising, took part in a Mountjoy hunger strike, and worked undercover in London for a time. He opposed the Treaty (see summary of his life prepared by a family member). There are also some documents relating to Kelly's brother-in-law George Lalor, a qualified chemist, formerly a member of the British Army Medical Corps, who is understood to have assisted him. The collection includes - Michael Kelly's Easter Week 1916 medal on ribbon and pin with original box (worn); - His War of Independence medal on ribbon and pin with 'Comhrac' bar; - His 1916-1966 commemorative medal o