Historical Collections Online
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.
Fianna Eireann Medal / de Valera
Service medal of Eamon de Valera. Fianna Eireann Medal, on blue and gold ribbon. Issued on the 50th Anniversary in 1959.
commemorative coin / de Valera, 1973
Commemorative coin, Eamon de Valera, President of Ireland, 1959-1973. Gold, hallmarked. Depicts de Valera on the obverse, coat of arms on the reverse.
badge / Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women / de Valera
Badge of the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women. Gold coloured metal, sunburst with enamelled centre 'Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann' around with 'ONE 1' in the centre. Belonged to Eamon de Valera.
commemorative plate / Belgium
Ceramic plate, white background with blue transfer print floral design in centre and edges, with label stating Presented to President and Mrs Childers by the King and Queen of the Belgians.
ashtray / de Valera, 1973
Ashtray, Presented to Eamon de Valera. Bronze, engraved with de Valera's signature, with 'This is a copy engraving of an authentic signature of Eamon de Valera, President of Ireland, 1959-1973. By H.E.L.P. Industries, Cork.
book / Kilmainham, 1963
Book, green cover with 'Kilmainham' in gold lettering. Presented to Eamon de Valera on the occasion oh his visit to Kilmainham on 14th May, 1963. With ten signatures on the inside cover.
box / Bolands Mills, 1966
Letter opener, gold, in wooden presentation box with silver plate with dedication in Irish Presented by Bolands to President Eamon de Valera on his visit to Bolands Bakery in 1966 with the surviving members of the Bolands Mills Garrison. Made by Fanning & Son Ltd, Jewellers, 18 Fleet Street,...
photograph / Pope John XXIII, 1962
Photograph of Pope John XXIII, signed, in silver frame. Presented to Eamon de Valera on his Papal visit, 1962
plaque / The Youngstown Vindicator / de Valera, 1966
Presentation plaque presented 'To his Excellency Mr Eamon de Valera President of Ireland Greetings from the Newspaper Boys of The Youngstown Vindicator The Steel City 1966'. Ohio.
plaque / Variety Clubs International, 1963
Presentation plaque, brass, presented to Eamon de Valera. Engraved 'Rt. Hon. Eamon de Valera Life Member Variety Clubs International 1963'.
freedom certificate / Freedom of Wexford, de Valera, 1971
Certificate scroll of the Freedom of Wexford, presented to Eamon de Valera, 1971. In Irish, illuminated.
photograph / Lyndon Johnson
Photograph of Lyndon Johnson, in silver frame, signed with dedication to Eamon de Valera.
photograph / Pope Paul VI, 1963
Photograph of Pope Paul VI, signed, in silver frame. Presented to Eamon de Valera, 1963.
presentation key / Atlantic City, U.S.A.
Presentation or freedom key from Atlantic City, U.S.A. to Eamon de Valera.
photograph / Apollo 13
Photograph of the Apollo 13 launch 'To his Excellency Eamon de Valera, President of Ireland, with deep appreciation for your gracious hospitality and our wonderful stay in your country, rfom the Apollo 13 Crew'. Signed by the three crew members, James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise, 14 October...
Address / Cobh International Folk Dancing Festival / Childers, 1974
Address of Welcome to President Erskine Childers on the occasion of the official opening of the Cobh International Folk Dancing Festival, 1974. Signed by J.A. David Bird.
photograph / Douglas Hyde, inauguration, 1938
One of a collection of inauguration photographs, taken at Aras an Uachtarain. Douglas Hyde was inaugurated as President of Ireland on 26 June 1938, the first inauguration of a President in Ireland's history. Leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral on the day of the inauguration. Given by Catriona Nicleod.
photograph / Douglas Hyde, inauguration, 1938
One of a collection of inauguration photographs, taken at Aras an Uachtarain. Douglas Hyde was inaugurated as President of Ireland on 26 June 1938, the first inauguration of a President in Ireland's history. Welcoming Mr and Mrs de Valera to Aras an Uachtarain. Given by Catriona Nicleod.
photograph / Douglas Hyde, inauguration, 1938
One of a collection of inauguration photographs, taken at Aras an Uachtarain. Douglas Hyde was inaugurated as President of Ireland on 26 June 1938, the first inauguration of a President in Ireland's history. Dougals Hyde speaking to a staff member, possily in the grounds of Aras an Uachtarain....