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.
booklet / The Royal Irish Regiment Old Comrades' Association Re-union, 1955
The Royal Irish Regiment Old Comrades' Association Re-union 1955, Report of the Re-union at Jury's Hotel, College Green, Dublin, Saturday 10 September 1955. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
instruction manual / Military Map Reading 1915
Instruction book, The Complete Guide to Military Map Reading, Specially compiled for First Class Army School Certificates. Third edition. Published in London by Gale and Polden Ltd. 1915. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
booklet / Guard Duty Illustrated
Instruction manual, Guard Duty Illustrated. By Captain E.C. Esson, including Garrison Duties, Arrest and Military Custody. Fifth Edition. Published by Harrison and Sons, 45 to 47 St. Martin's Way, London. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI. Signed on cover by...
booklet / Everyman's War Bureau, 1940
Booklet, the Sunday Chronicle Everyman's War Bureau, by S. Evelyn Thomas, Joint Editor, Sunday Chronicle War Bureau. A Complete Dictionary of Rights and Regulations. For Soldier, Sailor, Ariman and Civilian. 1940. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI. Stamped on...
travel case / Captain Richard Burke, WWI
Dark brown wooden box containing military books and manuals (HA:2011.1.1-25). Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
booklet / The Royal Irish Regiment Armed Re-union, 1933
Booklet, 'The Royal Irish Regiment Armed Re-union 1933. Statement of Accounts and the Committee's Report of the 2nd Annual Re-union of the Old COmrades of the Royal Irish Regiment held in the Dolphin Hotel, Dublin, 9 September 1933. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment,...
instruction manual / Defence Against Gas 1918
Booklet, instruction manual, 'Defence Against Gas 1918. S.S. 534. Issued by the General Staff, March 1918. Issued in France down to Companies, Batteries and Squadrons. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI. Signed by Burke on cover.
instruction manual / Military Engineering Vol. IV 1934
Instruction manual, Military Engineering Vol. IV - Demolitions and Mining, 1934. Publised by His Majesty's Stationary Office, London. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
book / The King's Regulations and Orders for the Army 1912
Regulation book, The King's Regulations and Orders for the Army 1912. Reprinted with Amendments Published in Army Orders up to 1 August 1914. Published in London by His Majesty's Stationary Office. Reprinted 1918. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
book / Manual of Field Engineering 1911
Book, Manual of Field Engineering 1911. General Staff, War Office. Reprinted 1914. Published in London under the authority of His Majesty's Stationary Offce by James Truscott and Son Ltd., Cannon Street. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
book / Guide to Promotion for Officers, 1915
Book, Guide to Promotion for Officers in Subject (a) (i) - Regimental Duties. by Major R.F. Leggs, Prince of Wales (Leinster) Regiment. Fifth Edition. Printed and published by Gale and Polden Ltd., 2 Amen Corner, Paternoster Row, London. 1915. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish...
necktie / Captain Richard Burke
Regimental neck tie of the Royal Irish Regiment, belonging to Captain Richard Burke, WWI. Red, green and blue striped.
book / Company Drill Illustrated
Instruction manual or book, Company Drill Illustrated, by Captain C.C. Esson.Illustrating clearly each movement as laid down in 'Infantry Training, 1914', and showing the positions of platoon and section commanders. Published by Harrison and Sons, St. Martin's Way, London. Belonging to Captain...
book / Hints on Training, 1918
Instruction manual or book, Hints on Training, issued by XVIII Corps, August 1918. Published in France by Army Printing and Publishing Services. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
book / Aids to Musketry for Officers and NCOs, WWI
Aids to Musketry for Officers and NCOs. By Captain B.J. Friend. Second edition. Published by Harrison and Sons, St. Martin's Way, London. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI. Cover signed by Burke.
almanac / Field Almanac, 1916
Book, Field Almanac, 1916. Published by Harrison and Sons, St. Martin's Way, London. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
pencil / Army Book 155 for use by Mounted Officers and Army Signal Service
Dark red folding wallet, with pencil. Army Book 155 for use by Mounted Officers and Army Signal Service. With sheet inside cover 'Instructions Regarding the Use of Army Form C.2121. Contains loose sheets of notepaper. Belonging to Captain Richard Burke of the Royal Irish Regiment, WWI. Signed...
reproduction / Captain Richard E.W. Burke, WWI
Mounted reproduction of a photograph of Captain Richard E.W. Burke, Royal Irish Regiment, WWI.
reproduction / Captain Richard E.W. Burke, WWI
Mounted reproduction of a photograph of Captain Richard E.W. Burke, (as 2nd Lieutenant) 6th Royal Irish Regiment, WWI. Group photograph, Burke is seated on the ground.