In a message dated 7/8/2005 12:04:46 PM GMT Daylight Time, Joni Leffler writes: Could you check the book concerning Frongoch Prison for Sean Thomas O'Kelly/O'Ceallaigh? How about John "Jack" Ryan? I'm not sure if Ryan was imprisoned also, but I know that O'Kelly was. Thanks! Hello Joni: Indeed there is quite a lot on Sean. First though I will tell you that while he is index as O'Kelly his brother Michael is indexed as O'Ceallaigh Michael is on pages 64, 77 and 138 in 'Frongoch' 64 states that he is Sean's brother; 77 states that his sketches are preserved in the National Museum; 138 states again that he and Sean were brothers. In the list of those in the camp; they are both listed as O'Kelly both of 27 Upper Rutland Street, Dublin [page 191]. Sean is listed as John T. Sean Thomas is of course in 'Frongoch'; the '1916 Handbook' and 'A curious Journey'. It was with his mother that Pearse went to stay prior to Easter Sunday. On page 281 of '1916 Handbook': O'Kelly, John T, Secretary of the Gaelic League was deported after the Rising and released at Christmas. At a meeting of the Dublin Corporation on Monday, 8th January, 1917, he was co-opted a member of that body to represent Inns Quay Ward, for which he had become disqualified by reason of absence from the Council during the statutory period. He was again arrested on Thursday, 22 February 1917, and deported to England. In 'Frongoch'. It states that he was a TD for Dublin Central and voted against the Treaty. He was Captain, Staff Officer to Pearse in GPO during Easter Week. There is a bit about him ending with 'and finally President of Ireland 1945-1959'; so I'm sure that you will be able to find references to him in most books about 1916 and afterwards. If you do not know about his subsequent career I transcribe the paragraph from the book for you. You did not say where John Ryan came from. There is one in Dublin. if you let me know I may be able to sort out which one is yours. The Jim Ryan is the gentleman who was the medical officer who attended James Connelly after he was shot. There is reference to him in 'A Curious Journey' on page 72. Also references to him in 'Frongoch'. Best wishes Helenor