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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Westmeath => Topic started by: boniface on Saturday 06 February 10 13:03 GMT (UK)
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I am tryin to trace any family related to James Joseph Daly of Tyrellespass. He was a member of the Connaught Rangers in India in 1920 where hewas shot for mutiny. Anyone who knew of him or his relatives, I would love to hear from you. thanks
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Hi
iknow you posted this ages ago... but James Daly was my great uncle and i am trying to find relatives through this connection!
please get in touch!
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Hiya, My name is Patricia Daly, my grandad and James were brothers. I dont know a great deal about the family but I have heard stories.My grandfather was called kit (Christopher) and we all live in Salford Manchester. Grandad died when my father was 4 yars of age. Please write back and I will tell you what little I know. with love from a long lost cousin. lol
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lots of information about James Daly, if you used google or ask jeeves type in the box - James Daly shot for mutiney in India in 1920
http://irishmedals.org/gpage6.html
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&Grid=595056448
http://country-standard.blogspot.com/2009/08/connaught-rangers-mutiny-in-india-for.html
http://www.executedtoday.com/2010/11/02/1920-James-Daly-Connaught-Rangers-Mutineer
you might have to type these address yourselve
James Daly was shot in 1920 at Wellingon Barractks in Jullundur
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http://www.findagrave.com
then click on find a new grave, then type in the memorial box 49231754
it says that in 1970 his remains were brought back to Ireland and given a military funeral, a monument stands to the memory of the mutineers in Glasnevin Graveyard
his mother was called Kate
his plot in the cemetry is DS28
he was born in 1899 in Ballymore, County Galway
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http://www.independent.co.uk then type in search box James Daly, report by Fergal Keane, Saturday 9 Jan 1999, heading 'we must pardon private Daly, the last man shot for mutiny.
http://rochfortbridge.westpaint.com type in search box James Daly, reports James brother William was with him.
Http://www.1916rising.com/pic_indiamutiny.html
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Hi Rathmore, Thank you for all the information you have given me. I have even found the sound dedicated to uncle James. If anyone else has any information about James Daly or any of his family I would be very grateful to you.
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The find a grave site seem s to indicate that he was buried in Glasnevin, unless I am misreading this.
http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=WM®no=15322026
Says Tyrellspass, You have probably figured this out already, but just in case!
The tombstone in find a grave is the Tyrrelspass one, while the memorial tablet in Glasnevin is pictured in:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Irish-history-Shot-in-India-for-Irish-Freedom
See also:
http://www.iankenneally.com/page14.php
Might be worth contacting the Parish priest in Tyrellspass about other records for him.
Description of the execution and his last letter to his mother:
http://www.irishregimentsandhistory.com/#/irish-regiments/4541883438 (Quite grim and sad reading.)
Dáil Éireann - Volume 92 - 23 February, 1944
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Connaught Rangers Mutiny—Memorial.
Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will provide a site for the erection of a memorial stone to the memory of James J. Daly, of the Connaught Rangers Mutiny, who was executed in Dagshia Prison, India, on 2nd November, 1920.
Minister for Finance (Mr. O Ceallaigh): An application for a site for the erection of a memorial, which would take the form of a stone on which is inscribed the incident of the mutiny and the names of those who were killed or executed, has already been received from the Connaught Rangers Mutineers' Association, who have been informed that consideration of the application must be deferred until the end of the present period of emergency.
Mr. Flanagan: Arising out of the Minister's reply, is it not possible for the Board of Works to provide a site for the memorial until after the emergency?
Mr. O Ceallaigh: That is so.
Auction item
https://irishhistoricalmilitaria.com/products-page/irish-historical-documents/
Connaught Rangers Mutiny, papers etc.
Several items:- (a) An intersting hand written note, dated 1966 addresssed to A.Y. McPeake, editor of the Regimental Journal, (b) Newspaper cutting re. Lieutenant J.F. Blake O’ Sullivan of the Connaught Rangers, (c) Irish Independent cuttings (1970) relating to Pte. Daly and the mutiny of the Connaught Rangers in India. The newspaper deals with his re-interment in Ireland etc.
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Hi Pastmagic, thank you for your information,it was really appreciated, it did bring tears to my eyes to read the details of James Daly's execution. Any other info. from anyone is much appreciated. Thanks. :'(
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Interesting auction item sold in 2003 - might be worth contacting Adams to see who bought it:
Lot 770: Connaught Rangers Mutiny, Manuscript Draft Letter By James Daly's, Father Of The Executed Mutineer, 3 pages, addressed to the Irish government, in pursuit of pensions for the mutineers and their dependents, written and signed by James Daly of Auction House: Adam'sAuction Location: Ireland Auction Title: Coins, Bank Notes, MedalsAuction Date: 2003Description:
Another heartbreaking account, with a letter from the Chaplin who witnessed his death, to James Daly's mother:
http://homepage.eircom.net/~oflannery/bio/testimony.pdf
And interesting item:
Connaught Rangers Mutiny, Manuscript Draft Letter By James Daly's, Father Of The Executed Mutineer, 3 pages, addressed to the Irish government, in pursuit of pensions for the mutineers and their dependents, written and signed by James Daly of Drumleish, County Longford, father of James Joseph Daly, the only man to be executed for taking part in the Connaught Rangers mutiny, and containing a brief account of the causes of the mutiny "Ireland was in the throes of a life and death struggle against English aggression. Atrocities by the English were the order of the day. Strict though the English censorship then was, the news reached these gallant men in far away Solon. Their Irish blood was stirred, and they decided to strike a blow for the freedom of their native land.", and quoting extensively from an account of the mutiny by Major W.N.S. Alexander, DSO, 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers, naming Private James Daly as the ringleader of the mutiny. Central creases and minor marginal nicks ( not affecting text), otherwise generally good.
This means the Dept. of Defence Pensions archive probably have a file on James Daly with family letters.
see also:
http://debates.oireachtas.ie/dail/1930/12/10/00061.asp
Think that is about all that can be found quickly, but some documents to trace, should you want to. Very interesting subject!
My best find, i think:
A photo of James in India in 1920 which shows him far left seated on the ground.
In another account of the mutiny by the descendant of one of the other mutineers.
http://www.irishregimentsandhistory.com/
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Hi, I can confirm that the remains of James Joseph Daly (Jim) were brought back to his native Tyrrellspass in Co. Westmeath, where he is now buried. As a child, I was present at the burial with my grandfather who was a Great, grand nephew of James Daly. I particulary remember the burial because of the volley of shots that was fired over his grave, & never forgot how emotional his family were that he had finally been brought back home from India. Members of the Daly family are still residing in Tyrrellspass today.
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just to confirm... James Daly's name is immortalised on the memorial stone in Glasnevin Cemetary, along with the other Irish soldiers who died because of the mutiny in 1920, but his remains are not in glasnevin.
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DALY, JAMES JOSEPH. Rank: Private. Regiment or Service: Connaught Rangers.
Unit; 1st Battalion. Date of Death:02-November-1921. Age at Death,20(CWGC). Service No: 7144396. Born in Ballymote, County Galway. Executed at Wellington Barracks, Jullundur, India for Mutiny. Grave or Memorial Reference:Listed on Face 10 of the Kirkee Memorial in India. Also listed on the Connaught Rangers Memorial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Dublin. Now buried in the family plot in Saint Sinian's Church of Ireland Church, Tyrrellspass, County Westmeath
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Hi my name is Pauline my mother Veronica is James Daly's niece.Her mother was Theressa daly James's sister.There is no relatives left in tyrrellpass anymore.The closest being my mother in Tullamore myself and my sister's ,and we have a cousin in Killbegan.All other relations reside in England.
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Hi i am sandra (lally) james daly was my nanas brother we live in eccles i dont know loads about james but i know some feel free to contact me via facebook or here
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Teresa daly was known to us as ant tess my nan was margeret daly who married stephen lally my nan was tess.s sister and james there brother
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Hi Sandra I can't seem to find u add Me on Facebook Pauline Lambe is my name.
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Hi Pauline I am sandras sister siobhan also related
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Hi Siobhan if your on Facebook add me please.😄Mammy will be thrilled with this
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http://mspcsearch.militaryarchives.ie/detail.aspx?parentpriref=
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Hi Everyone my Great granddad was Patrick Hynes he was in the cell next to James on his final day,
I have a shot film that the RTE recorded about mutiny and James final moments, its heart breaking to see the real emotion of the forgotten Hero's.
The RTE also have footage of James internment Patrick and fellow mutineers carried the coffin, which i would love to see, the RTE want 250.00 for a copy unfortunately i can not afford it, do any of you have a copy or have any idea where i can get one from please.
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Hi,
I come from the Daly family of Keadue in Roscommon and was wondering if anyone knows if there is any connection with James Daly?