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.
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.
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.
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.
leaflet / Trade Union Congress, 1908
Trade Union Congress and Co-Operation, 29 April 1908. Sub-Committee on Co-operation and Industrial Development. 4pp. brochure over signature of M.J. O'Lehane arising out of Trade Union Congress resolution on Co-Operation between Trade Unionists.
ballot paper / Tailors' Organisation Scheme, 1917
Amalgamated Society of Tailors and Tailoresses' Organisation Scheme, ballot paper, 1917. 1pg leaflet and ballot paper issued by the Amalgamated Society of Tailors and Tailoresses.
leaflet / Clothing Industry Organisation, 1918
Clothing Industry Organisation, 1918. Printed circular and handbill addressed to all Workers in the Tailoring and Clothing Industry In Ireland, opposing the ASTT and urging the formation of an Irish Union. Signed on behalf of the committee by Dermot Stewart.
notice / ITGWU General Meeting, 1919
Irish Transport and General Workers' Union General Meeting 1919. Handbill announcing a General Meeting of the Dublin ITGWU members' meeting at The Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin, on 20 July 1919. Signed (print) by Thomas Foran.
handbill / The Country in Danger, 1921
'The Country in Danger'. Unemployment and the National Crisis. 4 page brochure issued by Irish Labour Party and Trade Union Congress, Easter 1921.
leaflet / Irish Labour Policies, 1916
Irish Labour Policies, 1916. Brochure issued by Irish Trade Union Congress in October. Addressed 'To the Working Men and Women of Ireland'.
handbill / James Connolly lecture, 1903
'Workers Attend! A Public Lecture on Labour in the United States'. James Connolly lecture 7 January 1903. Handbill inviting attendance at his talk on "Labour in the United States".
brochure / The New Irish Nation, 1910
The New Irish Nation - Statement by Special Propaganda Committee. 'Irish Nation' Propaganda Fund brochure soliciting support. Issued 24 November 1910, over names of James Connolly, Jim Larkin, William O'Brien, Cú Uladh', 'Conán Maol', Sheehy-Skeffington, P.S. O'Hegarty, W.P. Ryan, R.W. Lynd etc.
handbill / The Workers' Union, 1908
The Workers' Union 1908 handbill for 'Mass Meeting on 5 April 1908', chaired by William McLoughlin, over name of William O'Brien Branch Secretary.
handbill / Irish Transport and General Workers' Union
Irish Transport and General Workers' Union recruiting handbill, listing benefits and inviting membership. Circa 1909 ff.
recruiting leaflet / Workers You Need Protection
'Workers You Need Protection'. Recruiting handbill for I.T.G.W.U. Irish Transport and General Workers' Union. Circa 1909 ff.