List of Attendees at Fenian Commemorative Parade, 1867

On the 8th December 1867 a march to the memory of the Manchester Martyrs William Philip Allen, Michael Larkin, and Michael O’Brien took place in Limerick City. The

It began at the Mechanics’ Institute, Bank Place at 1pm and “proceeded through Patrick Street, George Street, Crescent, Clooney street, Boherbuoy, High street, Mungret street, Broad street, Mary Street, Thomond Bridge, by the Treaty Stone, North Strand over Wellesley Bridge, William Street to the New Cemetery. The Emblem to be worn: Green Rosette, with a small Black Knot in the centre, and Crape Hat Bands. The strictest order is particularly requested.” – Tipperary Vinicator, 10 December 1867

At the Mortuary Chapel in the New Cemetery (Mount Saint Lawrence) Rev Quaid, the Parish Priest of O’Callaghan’s Mill’s Co. Clare spoke. Also in attendance are many noted Limerick names, including Patrick Punch of Punch’s Hotel.
This is a long list, in total 430 persons of those who were identified by police during a commemorative parade in Limerick city on 8th December, 1867 in honour of the “Manchester Martyrs” – William Philip Allen, Michael Larkin, and Michael O’Brien. The Manchester Martyrs were publicly hanged on the 23rd November 1867 for their part in a rescue attempt of two Fenian prisioners in Manchester.

Note, the number of paraders identified by police was comparatively small, about 14.6% of the approximate total of 3000 paraders. Unless otherwise indicated all are from the city:

The list originally transcribed by Padraig O Gealagain (R.I.P.)

In 1917 there was another Manchester Martyrs Parade through the city which was filmed.