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.
bulletin / Irish War News, 25 April 1916
Copy of "Irish War News" 25 April 1916.
grenade / Mills pattern
A semi-finished hand-grenade case of The Mill's pattern.
souvenir / Helga, 1916
A shell base fired at Liberty Hall from the British gun boat the 'Helga' during the 1916 Rising, with paper label inscribed as such. Base stamped with year of prouction 1915.
letter / Fr Liam Ó Domhnaill, 1918
A holograph letter from Liam Mellows to An t-Athair Liam Ó Domhnaill, from Duquesne University, New York City, April 12, 1918.
prison art / Belfast Gaol, 1918
A Tara style brooch made in Belfast Jail, aAfter the famous "siege" in 1918. It was handed out to a Mrs K. O'Lee by a young Dublin Volunteer named Curley. 'A Bit of Belfast Jail' on reverse. Made from lead from the fittings in the jail.
relic / Michael Malone, 1916
Sleeve of an Irish Volunteer uniform jacket, with a shamrock embroidered to the end, attached to a ribbon. Belonging to Michael Malone. Personal belongings of Lieutenant Michael Malone, 3rd Battalion, who was shot on the Wednesday of Easter Week, 1916, at 25 Northumberland Road during the Battle...
tie / Michael Malone, 1916
Tie, green/ brown, of an Irish Volunteer uniform, belonging to Michael Malone. Personal belongings of Lieutenant Michael Malone, 3rd Battalion, who was shot on the Wednesday of Easter Week, 1916, at 25 Northumberland Road during the Battle of Mount Street. He was buried in a grave at...
box / Michael Malone, 1916
Razor in case belonging to Michael Malone. Straight razor in card case, made by Joseph Elliot of Sheffield Personal belongings of Lieutenant Michael Malone, 3rd Battalion, who was shot on the Wednesday of Easter Week, 1916, at 25 Northumberland Road during the Battle of Mount Street. He was buried...
saddle cover / Michael Malone, 1916
Cloth cycle-saddle cover, belonging to Michael Malone. Maker's label faded. Personal belongings of Lieutenant Michael Malone, 3rd Battalion, who was shot on the Wednesday of Easter Week, 1916, at 25 Northumberland Road during the Battle of Mount Street. He was buried in a grave at Northumberland...
false teeth / Michael Malone, 1916
A set of false teeth, two teeth, belonging to Michael Malone. Personal belongings of Lieutenant Michael Malone, 3rd Battalion, who was shot on the Wednesday of Easter Week, 1916, at 25 Northumberland Road during the Battle of Mount Street. He was buried in a grave at Northumberland Road, later...
sketch / Mrs M. Cleary, 1923
Sketch of Mrs M. Cleary, made by the Countess Markievicz. 14 December 1923
poem / Her Hero, 1916
Poem "Her Hero", handwritten written by the Countess Markievicz, July 1916.
key / Thomas Ashe, Mountjoy
A pair of handcuffs which were worn by Thomas Ashe during his imprisonment in Mountjoy Prison. Complete with three keys. Obtained by Mrs. Larry Murphy, Roundwood, Dublin, from a warder, and given to Mr B. Touhy.
legal document / Michael Collins, Michael Doyle, 1919
Legal document, Michael Collins' Bail Bonds, Longford, 6 February 1919. The Kind versus Michael Collins. Also Michael Doyle.
shell casing / 'Helga', 1916
Shell-case fired from the 'Helga', at Liberty Hall during the Easter Week Rising. Shell manfunctioned as it fired, resulting in its form being twisted.
badge / Irish Volunteers
Badge, green and white enamel, of the Irish Volunteers. Gold harp in centre, surrounded by shamrock.
badge / Thomas Ashe, 1917
Button badge with inscription. Green, white and orange in colour. With photograph of Thomas Ashe, 1917. Issued in commemoration of his death, 1917, possibly worn at his funeral.
bullet / Convent of Adoration, Merrion Square, 1916 Rising
Two bullets, torn, found in the Convent of Adoration, Merrion Square after the 1916 Rising.
bullet casing / GPO, 1916 Rising
A military bullet cartridge, spent, probably a .303, found outside the General Post Office after the 1916 Rising.