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.
pamphlet / Labour in Irish History
'Labour in Irish History'. 2 page brochure issued in 1910, advertising James Connolly's book.
leaflet / I.T.G.W.U. Election, 1919
Irish Transport and General Workers' Union Election 1919. Handbill listing candidates and times of ballot.
notice / Co-Operation - a Meeting of Trade Unionists, 1918
'Co-Operation - a Meeting of Trade Unionists' at Trades Hall, Capel Street, Dublin. Handbill advertising a meeting under the auspices of the Irish Builders' Co-Operative Society with Countess Markievicz as one of the speakers, along with George Russell, Councillor O'Carroll, William O'Brien and...
leaflet / The Dying Socialist to his Son
'The Dying Socialist to his Son'. By James Connolly issued as a 4 page brochure with a portrait of the author on front. With signature 'yours, fighting and hoping, James Connolly'
recruitment handbill / I.T.G.W.U.
Irish Transport and General Workers' Union Recruitment handbill, over the name of Thomas Foran. c. 1910
recruitment handbill / I.T.G.W.U. / 'What's Up?'
'What's Up?' Recruiting leaflet for Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, over the name of Thomas Foran. c. 1910.
recruitment handbill / Workers, are you contented?
'Workers, are you contented?' Recruiting leaflet for the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union.
leaflet / James Connolly lectures, 1910
Socialist Party of Ireland. Handbill advertising a series of lectures by James Connolly, Socialist, Writer and Lecturer, in Dublin. Probably 1910.
handbill / Labour Day Demonstration, 1913
Labour Day Demonstration, 1913. Mass meeting in Dublin City. 1 page leaflet containing the resolutions proposed by the platform.
notice / Labour Day Demonstration, 1913
Labour Day Demonstration, 1913. Dublin United Trades and Labour Council 1 p. printed circular to all affiliated societies announcing the meeting in Phoenix Park on 30 May, 1913. Signed by Thomas Farren, John Lawlor, John Farren and John Simmons.
pamphlet / Sixty Years Ago… The Dublin Dockers "Trun" me out
Pamphlet. 'Sixty Years Ago… The Dublin Dockers "Trun" me out', by William O'Brien. Reprinted from the December issue of Liberty Magazine. Irish Printers Ltd., Dublin. 1910
ballad sheet / Labour's Call, 1914
'Labour's Call' by Peadar O Cearnaigh - a ballad sheet c. 1914.
subscription form / The Irish Worker, 1911
'The Irish Worker and People's Advocate'. Initial advertising and order / subscription sheet. c. 1911.
handbill / The Watchword of Labour
'The Watchword of Labour' by James Connolly, as used on election handbill for William O'Brien.
circular / Labour in Irish History / A Very Remarkable Book by James Connolly
'Labour in Irish History / A Very Remarkable Book by James Connolly'. 1p. advertising circular for James Connolly's book, issued to union officers.
article / Nineteen-Thirteen - its Significance
'Nineteen-Thirteen - its Significance'. By William O'Brien, Secretary, Dublin Lockout Committee, 1913. 4pp. reprint of William O'Brien's article, ex An Dion, December 1934.
notepaper / Irish Socialist Republican Party, 1900
Irish Socialist Republican Party headed notepaper c. 1900.
notice / Some Objections to Socialism Answered
Socialist Party of Ireland, handbill announcing a reply by A. Harmon to Rev. Kane S.J., on 'Some Objections to Socialism Answered'.
handbill / Music and Athletic Carnival, 1915
Trade Union Music and Athletic Carnival, 1915. 4pp. programme for the event in Croyden Park 12 and 13 June 1915.