G - Capuchin Friars, Rochestown, County Cork

G

Capuchin Friars, Rochestown, County Cork

Glass Plate Negative; 8 cm x 8 cm

A group of Capuchin friars in the hallway of Rochestown Friary, County Cork, in c.1905. The friar standing first on the left is Fr. Ignatius Collins OFM Cap. (1885-1961), who later served as an army chaplain during the First World War. First on the right, seated, is Fr. Cyril O’Sullivan OFM Cap. (1887-1921), who was later instrumental in founding the Department of Philosophy in University College Cork, serving as assistant professor from 1916 to 1921. Standing, second on the right, is Fr. Colman Griffin OFM Cap. (1886-1971).

There are some minor scratches and abrasions on the plate and a few cracks at the edges.

ISAD(G) 2nd edition