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Search our Historical Collections Online, a sample of 10,000 artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland’s Historical, Military and Easter Week Collections, published as part of the Decade of Commemorations.
key / Trim Gaol Lock, 1798
Trim Gaol Lock and Key from 1798. Iron padlock. Thick overall, inscribed onthe front 'Trim Gaol / 1798 / Cell 58'. With an iron key 1.25 inches long.
letter / Daniel O'Connell, Richmond, 1844
Handwritten letter of Daniel O'Connell, from Richmond Bridewell, on 25th June, 1844. Not directed but intended for Messrs. Roger Reid and Charles Magee and Co., Banbridge, and written as a note of acknowledgement of their present to him of damask table linen, and as a recommendation of their work...
badge / 1798 Commemoration
Cloth badge commemorating the Centenary of the 1798 Rebellion, 1898. 'Who Fears to Speak of '98'. Silk panel, machine embroidered in colours on green background. On shamrock - a harp, bearing the figures '98'. Behind it, crossed pikes and the words as inscription. Below, a wreath out of which arise...
badge / 1798 Centenary
1798 Rebellion commemoration, 1898. Two badges, cloth. (1): badge made of rat tail braid in two colours, green and yellow. Centre a circle of green braid with figures 98 in yellow braid stitched on; around this green and yellow braid twisted in form of four open work shamrocks; two tassels...
badge / 1798 Centenary
1798 Rebellion commemoration, 1898. Two badges, cloth. (1): badge made of rat tail braid in two colours, green and yellow. Centre a circle of green braid with figures 98 in yellow braid stitched on; around this green and yellow braid twisted in form of four open work shamrocks; two tassels...
statue / Archibald Rowan-Hamilton
Plaster bust of Archibald Rowan Hamilton, United Irishman 1751 - 1834. Unsigned and with no name of subject. Head and shoulders, undraped. Formerly Loan No. 1521. Height 20.4 inches.
souvenir / Daniel O'Connell, 1836
Portion of pencil, said to have been used by Daniel O'Connell. Daniel O'Connell made his last note in Parliament with. Sent to the donor by Rev. Dr. O'Hanlon of Dublin. J. Slevin.A portion of 2.5 in long, of cylindrical pencil, diam. 45. in. with imprint - FACTURER KESWICK, and writing strip of...
badge / 1798 Rebellion, centenary
Rebellion 1798, Centenary Badge, Metal. Centerpiece of a ring of metal within which covered by a disc of celluloid is a disc of white paper with the following printed in green: a shamrock, and above IRISH CENTENARY, and below, 1798-1898. Radiating from the disc are five leaflets of double sheets of...
photograph / Irish Ship and Boat, 1685
Photograph of drawing of Irish Ship and Boat. By Captain Thomas Phillips, about 1685. Also included is a sketch of the building of the wicker vessel. 13 x 11.5 in. Mounted and glazed.
order / la Touche, July 1785
Draft or cheque, manuscript, signed by Henry Grattan on 1 July, 1785 for payment of £100 to Mr. Johnston for building. Issued to La Touche. Endorsed on the back by Richard Johnston, July 2 1785.
order / la Touche, Feb 1771
Draft or cheque signed by Henry Grattan on 26 February 1771, for payment of £55.10.0 to Mrs. Puget. Issued to la Touche.
commemorative handkerchief / Daniel O'Connell, 1875
Daniel O'Connell Centenary handkerchief, 1875. Commemorative handkerchief, portion, framed. With portrait of Daniel O'Connell in the centre, within a frame of celtic decoration, with the Round Tower above. On each side is printed 'Remember the 6th of August 1875'. Underneath 'O'Connell's Centenary...
print / Joseph Gillis Biggar M.P., 1884
Printed portrait, colour, of Joseph Gillis Biggar, M.P., 1884. J.G. Biggar, 1828-1890, was M.P. for Cavan, 1874-1890, and the originator of the Policy of Obstruction in Parliament. Suppliment of the Weekly Freeman, January 19, 1884. 13 x 8.5 in.
print / Justin McCarthy, M.P., 1884
Printed portrait of Justin McCarthy, M.P., Vice-Chairman of the Irish Parliamentary Party. 1884. J. McCarthy, 1830-1912, was M.P. Longford, Derry City, leader of majority of Irish Party after the split 1890. Supplement of Weekly Freeman January 12, 1884. 13 x 8.5 in.
print / Reminiscences of the Liberator, 1882
Daniel O'Connell. Printed illustration, titled 'Reminiscences of the Liberator'. Printed as supplement to the Weekly Freeman, August, 19, 1882. A sheet of pictures of Daniel O'Connell, the leaders of the Repeal Party and scenes from O'Connell's life. Republished from Weekly Freeman of August 7,...
reproduction / Manchester Martyrs, 1867
Manchester Martyrs, Michael O'Brien. Photostatic copy of Letter by Michael O'Brien alias William Gould, one of the Manchester Martyrs, to his brother. Written from New Bailey Prison, Manchester, November 14, 1867. Two pages, reproduced as one sheet. Copy of the original in St. Patrick's Presbytery,...
reproduction / Manchester Martyrs, 1867
Photostat file copy of - Manchester Martyrs, Michael O'Brien. Photostatic copy of Letter by Michael O'Brien alias William Gould, one of the Manchester Martyrs, to his brother. Written from New Bailey Prison, Manchester, November 14, 1867. Two pages, reproduced as one sheet. Copy of the original in...
newsheet / Dublin Castle, 8 June 1798
Rebellion of 1798. Dublin Castle Government Bulletin on the progress of the fighting , insurrection of 1798. Printed by Grierson of Dublin on one page of foolscap dated June 8, 1798. Battle of New Ross. Activities in Co. Wicklow.
newsheet / Dublin Castle, 9 June 1798
Rebellion of 1798. Dublin Castle Government Bulletin on the progress of the fighting , insurrection of 1798. Printed by Grierson of Dublin on two pages of foolscap dated June 9, 1798. List of casualties at New Ross. Battle of Antrim.