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.
postcard / Private Edmund Francis Hogan, 1916
Field Service postcard filled out by Private Edmund Francis Hogan and sent to his mother, Mrs A. Hogan, 21 St Joseph's Place, Off Dorset Street, Dublin. Leaves clear that he is quite well, received letter on 31st August, and will send a letter at first opportunity. Signed and dated 9th September...
letter / Private Edmund Francis Hogan, 1916
Letter sent 25th October 1916 stating that Private Edmund Francis Hogan has been missing since 6th September 1916. The letter is in a reply to a letter sent by Hogan's father asking could he be a POW. War Office letter replies lists are sent to Germany monthly to all camps and hospitals and that...
letter / Private Edmund Francis Hogan, 1916
Letter dated 2nd November 1916, from War Office, stating Private E. Hogan is now reported as having been killed in action on 6th September 1916.
letter / Private Edmund Francis Hogan, 1916
Rough draft of letter by father of Private Hogan to be sent to Captain Cooney at Island Bridge Infantry Records. Dated 21st November 1916. He states he wrote to the commanding officer of Hogan, who saw Hogan the morning of the 9th September. Also he, the father, spoke to a returned soldier who says...
blast door / Beehive, WW II
Bomb / Air Raid Shelter, or beehive. 1939 (World War II). Beehive type air raid shelter, 1939. Concrete. Found in situ behind Cobh Customs House, Co. Cork. Door to the front, escape hatch to the back. The separate blast wall belongs in front of the door. One metal chain hangs from the inside wall....
flying log book / Brendan 'Paddy' Finucane DSO DFC, Royal Air Force
Flying log book of Brendan ‘Paddy’ Finucane 1938 – 1941 Material relating to Wing Commander Brendan Eamonn ‘ Paddy’ Finucane, DSO DFC, Royal Air Force. World War II. Born 16 / 10 / 1920, died in action 15th July 1942, aged 21.
photograph / Brendan 'Paddy' Finucane, c. 1942
Large framed black and white photograph of Brendan Finucane standing beside his Spitfire plane. Framed. Part of a collection material relating to Wing Commander Brendan Eamonn ‘ Paddy’ Finucane, DSO DFC, Royal Air Force. World War II. Born 16 / 10 / 1920, died in action 15th July 1942, aged 21.
photograph / Norah Pellew, MTC, WWII
Photograph of Nora Pellew in Motor Transport Corps uniform. One of four photographs of Ensign/Driver Norah Pellew (MTC/ENSA) born near Oldcastle Co Meath, 1895 in uniform of the MTC in WWII. One beside a jeep, one in front of cathedral beside a jeep, one full length uniform and one with a...
recruiting poster / Norah Pellew, MTC, WWII
One small A4 size recruiting poster for the Mechanised Transport Corps, depicting a drawing of a uniformed lady leaning against a car. Of Ensign/Driver Norah Pellew (MTC/ENSA) born near Oldcastle Co Meath, 1895. Member of the Motor Transport Corps, British Army, World War II.
handkerchief escape map / Royal Air Force Coastal Command, Captain R.T. Taaffe
Escape map on silk handkerchief. Of Group Captain R.T. Taaffe (17211), Royal Air Force Coastal Command, World War II. Material relating to Group Captain R.T. Taaffe (17211), Royal Air Force Coastal Command, World War II. 21 / 6 / 1901 - 9 / 2 / 1985. Born in Co. Louth. C) 4 silk handkerchiefs...
identity tags / Royal Air Force Coastal Command,Captain R.T. Taaffe, WWII
Identity tags of Captain R.T. Taaffe of the Royal Air Force Coastal Command, World War II. Material relating to Group Captain R.T. Taaffe (17211), Royal Air Force Coastal Command, World War II. 21 / 6 / 1901 - 9 / 2 / 1985. Born in Co. Louth. D) Set of two identity tags (dog tags) belonging to...
semi-automatic rifle / Marita Ann, 1984
Armalite AR180 rifle, serial number 11270, taken from the Marita Ann. Made by HOW of Japan, calibre 5.56mm.
photograph / Henry Scanlan
Small black and white photograph of Henry Scanlan. Written on back- “at work. Me. Feb 1955 (?). S.I.FE. Singapore”certificate / Henry Scanlan, 1969
Royal Air Force certificate of service awarded to Henry Scanlan, Warrant Officer, no. H4005179, with dat of discharge as 1st August 1969
Christmas card / Henry Scanlan, 1948
A Royal Air Force, Habbaniya , British Forces in Iraq card for Christmas 1948. Inscribed 'A little gift follows - Dad'.
statue / Thomas Lawless, WWI
Bust, depicting the head of Thomas Lawless.
photograph / Royal Dublin Fusiliers Memorial Arch, 1907
Postcard photograph, the Opening Ceremony of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Memorial Arch, by H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught, Monday 19 August 1907. Addressed to L.F.B. Weldon in Cairo, Egypt. Postmarks include Gisa and Cairo, September 1907.
photograph / Weldon
Photograph, male in turban. Possibly L.F.B. Weldon in Cairo, Egypt.
photograph / Weldon
Photograph, three young boys in uniform, centre figure seated. Connected to L.F.B. Weldon. Photograph taken by Mansfield, 90 Grafton Street, Dublin.