I proposed that it be called the "Phoenix National Literary Society" – the word Phoenix signifying that the Irish cause was again to rise from the ashes of our martyred nationality.


Shane MacThomais, "90th Anniversary Commemoration Booklet 1831-1915" (Parnell Publications, Parnell Sq, Dublin), p. 2

Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa Quotes

I proposed that it be called the Phoenix National Literary Society – the word Phoenix signifying that the Irish cause was again to rise from the...

I proposed that it be called the Phoenix National Literary Society – the word Phoenix signifying that the Irish cause was again to rise from the...

I proposed that it be called the Phoenix National Literary Society – the word Phoenix signifying that the Irish cause was again to rise from the...

I proposed that it be called the Phoenix National Literary Society – the word Phoenix signifying that the Irish cause was again to rise from the...