Name: Michael McMullan
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I am from Robert Emmet’s Gaelic Club in Co Derry. we are celebrating out 50th anniversary this year, and would maybe be interested in doing some sort of Exhibition on Robert Emmet.
Name: Michael J Scott
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Surprised when I learned there are only 4 statues of Robert Emmet. Dublin, Smithsonian, San Francisco Golden Gate Park and our own community – Emmetsburg. If you read his speech, you’ll be quick to understand he was a very intelligent man.
Name: Bronwyn Emmet
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This is a very informative site! I am currently developing a film about Robert Emmet and the American Emmet family’s interest in their history and this year’s anniversary events. I would like to hear about any events related to Robert Emmet that are being held in America and would also like to compile a list of all Emmets planning to be in Dublin for the commemorative events planned in the fall.
Name: Susan Sheridan
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Hi, I’m a direct decendant of Thomas and Michael Frayne of Kildare who were involved in the Emmet Rising of 1803. I’m delighted to have found such a wealth of information on display here. Thanks for the good work.
Name: Robert Emmet Sargent
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My Grandfather came from County Wicklow in late 1800. My father, Robert Emmet Sargent was named after Robert Emmet, as was I and my son, Robert Emmet Sargent, III. I am now retired and have the time to research my ancestry and namesake. Also, my Grandmother was Mary O’Connor, from County Wicklow. My sister and nephew have visited Ireland. I would also like to make the trip in the near future.
Name: Pat Mc Govern
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I am a lifelong admirer of Emmett. I regularly perform an adapdation of his great speech which I have memorised and set to music. I would be honoured to perform at any commemorative events planned for this the bicentenary year of Emmetts death. you can contact me at this e-mail address yous sincerely, Pat Mc Govern.
Name: Shane OCurry
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With some friends I have agreed that I will perform Emmet’s speech from the dock for the Gasyard Féile this August in Derry’s bogside. I will try my best to learn it off. One thing that would help me enormously would be to hear a recording of it by a better actor than me. Does any one know of any online or other source where I could find one? Please drop me a email if you do. many thanks. ps great site. very informative.
Name: Jerry Ryan
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I grew up in Emmetsburg Iowa, a small town in the northwest part of the State. Emmetsburg was named after Robert Emmet and is home to one of the four statues of Emmet. His statue is on the town square facing the main street. I have walked past it many times and reflected on the ultimate sacrifice that he made. In the last year I have managed to visit three of the four statues of Emmet. I have been to those in Dublin, Washington DC and Emmetsburg. I don’t think I’ll make it to San Francisco any time soon. I hope folks in these cities will remember Robert Emmet this September.
Name: Pat Mc Govern
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Hi, does anybody know of any planned events commemorating the 200th anniversary of Emmett’s uprising and death. If so I would be very grateful to hear of same. Dates, times and contacts please. Yours sincerely with thanks and anticipation, Pat Mc Govern, a lifelong admirer of Emmett.
Name: Kathleen
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I have a framed copy of Robert Emmets speech in its entirety which I purchased for my Dad (since deceased) about 30 years ago from an antiques store in Sydney. I would like to sell it. If anyone is interested please email me. The carved wooden frame measures 23″ x 31″ and features a picture of the man himself and his signature. Kind regards, Kathleen
Name: Peter Reilly Adams
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Wonderful site. I am the co-host of Celtic Crossings Radio Show on 1510 Radio Kansas city. We spoke of Robert Emmet and will talk more about him in September. We too are remembering 1803 and the 200 anniversary. We can be heard on the web. www.1510.com Sunday mornings 11am Central time. Best wishes and let us know if you would like other information announced. Peter R. Adams
Name: Kerry Kate
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Read the Kerryman newspaper on line August Ist story, Robert Emmett’s mystery of where he is actually buried. Blennerville outside of Tralee. (His mother was Elizabeth Mason from Ballyseedy Tralee) Possible plans to do DNA testing on remains buried in Blennerville graveyard. Co. Kerry. Dr. Emmet physician to the Viceroy, married to Elizabeth Mason had Temple, Thomas Addis, Robert, and a daughter, who married Robert Holmes Q.C. Harman Blennerhassett, Robert Emmet and Daniel O’Connell had a common ancestor in Jenkin Conway of Killorglin Co. Kerry. (County Kerry Past and Present by Jeremiah King) KerryKate
Name: Andrew Smith
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I read about Robert Emmet in a history magazine today and was amazed how great the man was. It is very unfortunate that the revolution did not suceed. Robert Emmet ranks up there will other great revolutionaries, Spartacus, Moses, George Washington, and Mikhail Gorbachev! Long live the memory of the American, French, Soviet Perestroika, and IRISH REVOLUTIONS!
Name: Patricia Sharkey
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Shall his Epitaph Be Written? A multimedia exhibition exploring the Legacy of Robert Emmet at the Screig Gallery, Fintown, Donegal. The exhibition opens on Sept. 20th, 2003 – the 200th anniversary of Robert Emmet’s execution and runs until October 20th, 2003. The exhibition consists of original artworks and political ephemera inspired by Emmet and the 1803 Rising, including photographs and prison letters; unbroadcast filmed interviews; political, posters, flyers & pamphlets; first editions of journals, prose & poetry from 1803 to the present.
Final Call for Submissions: To Commemorate the legacy of Robert Emmet the Screig Gallery invites submissions of new art works which are inspired by Emmet and the 1803 Rising. The selected art works will be exhibited at the Screig Gallery alongside the archive material. Closing Date September 15th, 2003. Email the Screig Gallery on [email protected] See >>>>> Patricia Sharkey Screig Gallery, Fintown, Donegal, Ireland [email protected]
Name: Alvin Emmett
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What a great man. I have been reading about Robert and his family for years. There are a couple of books in the Library of Congress written about his family. I am continuing research on James W. Emmett born 4-22-1804 in NY and moved to Georgia. I have documents that make him a cousin to Robert and Thomas Addis Emmett. Any information on this would be helpful – please email me.
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