Identity area
Reference code
IE LMOD 428
Title
1923 Patrick Munden Election Poster
Date(s)
- Twentieth Century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Paper, ink. 30.5 x 33 cm
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
26/07/2011
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Poster for Patrick Munden running for election in Dublin South City in 1923 showing a photo of Munden in the centre.
Born in 1883 in Allahabad, Patrick Munden was the son of an officer in the Indian Army. A successful architect and engineer, Munden left his mark on Dublin, working on Grangegorman Mental Hospital as well as many churches. A member of the Irish Volunteers, he was involved in the Howth gun-running episode of 1914 and was later held in Dublin Castle during Easter 1916. Munden would go on to represent Rathmines and Pembroke, but on this occasion he failed in a bid for the Dáil, finishing last of 20 candidates in Dublin South, with 0.57% of the vote.
