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.
letter / Dr. Farnan, c.1920-21
Letter, written in black ink on headed notepaper for Oifig an Uachtarain, probably to Dr. Farnan - "A Dhochtúir a chara, even you were not awake when I left this morning and I thought of ringing you up to say goodbye. I am saying it now silently instead. I have just learned that the 'teacher' will...
document / Report on burning of McGarry's House, 1922
'Report on burning of McGarry's House'. Typed document, on plain paper, from a Brigade official possibly to Mrs. Farnan, detailing an attack on "McGarry's House, where a child may have been in danger", the Brigade burning Sean McGarry's house down, December 1922.
letter / Cathal Brugha, January 1922
Letter, written in blue ink on plain paper in Irish, signed and dated Cathal Brugha, 9 January 1922.
cap / Free State Army, General Richard Mulcahy
Officers Uniform Cap, Free State Army. Originally belonging to General Richard Mulcahy. Field-green officers cap with embroidered insignia, leather band and trim. Size 6 - 7. Dark green military peaked cap with a badge at the centre front and a two pieces of dark brown leather forming a strap above...
letter / The Child, 1921
Letter, written in pencil on lined paper regarding Merrion Square being held up. Signed and dated - "The Child". 26.3.21
menu card / Anglo-Irish Treaty Negotiation signatures, 1921
Menu card foil stamped at top centre with the London and North Western Railway Company logo listing the options for that days lunch. The menu bears the signatures of Eamon De Valera, Erskine Childers and other prominent figures.
photograph / 1916 Roll of Honour, 1936
Photograph of de Valera accepting the Roll of Honour, 1936.
photograph / 1916 Roll of Honour, 1936
Photograph of the Parade of the 1916 Men before the presentation of the Roll of Honour, 1936. Commandant O'Connor is third to the left in first rank.
photograph / 1916 Roll of Honour, 1936
Photograph of 1916 Men, presentation of the Roll of Honour to Eamon de Valera, 1936. Cathal O Murchada handing one of the Rolls to the President. Commandant O'Connor is on the left.
photograph / Seán T. O'Ceallaigh
Photograph of Seán T. O'Ceallaigh, then Government Minister, later President.
tobacco pouch / Jim Larkin
Rectangular brown leather pocket book / wallet with fold over flap and snap fasteners. The tobacco pouch said to have belonged to Jim Larkin (See letter 1995.39.2).
letter / Jim Larkin
Letter from Delia Colgan to Paddy Mooney, regarding the tobacco pouch which belonged to Jim Larkin.
speech / Padraig O'Ruitleis, 1923
Seven page typescript of a speech delivered by Padraig O'Ruitleis to the Dáil in October 1923, which outlines events of the previous 15 months.
envelope / Dr. and Mrs. Farnan, 1924
Handwritten letter, by Eamon de Valera to Dr and Mrs Farnan wishing them a Happy Christmas, 1924. Written on official Dáil Éireann letterhead paper.
letter / National Press Fund
Typescript letter from R. O'Breandain (Robert Brennan), to Mrs. Farnan regarding the National Press Fund subscription.
subscription form / National Press Fund, 1924
Typescript subscription form relating to the establishment of the National Daily Press Fund in 1924. This document outlines the rights of the subscriber. To be sent to Mr. Robert Brennan, Secretary of the Promotional Committee.
envelope / National Press Fund, 1924
Typescript letter accompanying subscription form (1995.44.1), for the establishment of the National Daily Press Fund, applying for subscribers consent to the use of funds for "advertisements and other propaganda work" in the establishment of the company. Signed by R. O'Breandin (Robert Brennan),...
prison art / Countess Markievicz, 1919
Towel, prisoner art by Countess Markievicz. Signed 'Constance de Markievicz March 1919' in black ink in one corner. One of a set of two.
prison art / Countess Markievicz
Towel, prisoner art by Countess Markievicz. Probably around March 1919 (as per other example). Embroidered 'C de M' in cream / yellow thread in one corner. One of a set of two.