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William O’Dea, Éamonn McHale’s maternal grandfather, lived in central Dublin for most of his life, and followed the family tradition in working as a basketmaker. He was a member of the Irish Volunteers in 1916. His father was Laurence O’Dea who was an activist in the Fenian tradition. Éamonn McHale’s mother was Mona O’Dea, the third of William’s five children. Éamonn was born four days after his grandfather’s funeral. Apparently William O’Dea did not speak about his activities as a young man and was disillusioned with the new administration. Éamonn’s mother described to him the military funeral afforded to her father, which was the only information she gave him. It is known that William joined the Volunteers at the Rotunda ice-rink and became a member of 1st Battalion, D Company. He trained in Blackhall Street. Éamonn discusses his great-grandfather, Laurence O’Dea, who was engaged at this time in procuring arms and explains that he read about this in the press coverage of his grandfather’s funeral. William O’Dea was in the Mendicity Institute under the command of Seán Heuston. Éamonn describes the mustering of D Company and their route along the quays. William and 12 other men fought in the main assault and requested reinforcements on Easter Tuesday. At this stage that they were joined by the Fingal men. The location of the Mendicity Institute and its importance is explained. The two stories about whether or not the indigents served by the Institution were in the building are recounted. Éamonn has studied the witness statements, various publications and the pension applications. He feels that there may have been some exaggeration in the statements and applications, allowing for the benefit of hindsight and the passage of time. He has found the process of undertaking the research quite emotional, as he is learning about his grandfather’s actions. The men have to be admired for their idealism and bravery, he says, particularly when they had no experience of warfare.

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