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 / A Worker's Republic - Socialist or Distributist?
Pamphlet with green cover. Cover reads - 'A Worker's Republic - Socialist or Distributist? A lecture by Thomas Johnson in Dublin' October, 1937. (Reprinted from Labour News) Price Twopence. Published by Dublin City Constituencies Council, Labour Party, 29 Eden Quay, Dublin."
pamphlet / The Labour Problem
Pamphlet. 'The Labour Problem', by S. O'Ceileachair D.D. Series C - Social Problems - No. 5. Cumann Léigheachraí and Phobhail, 1921.
pamphlet / Doctor Socialism and The Irish Hypochondriac
Pamphlet. 'Doctor Socialism and The Irish Hypochondriac' by Liam P. O Riain (editor of the 'Irish Nation'). Cumannacht na hÉireann (Socialist Party of Ireland) Published by Cumannacht na hÉireann, and printed by The Irish-Ireland Printing Works, Temple Lane, Dublin. Price 1d.
photograph / James Stephens, Fenian, 1860s
Photograph of photograph of James Stephens, Fenian, c.1850s or 1860s. Found with a collection of 12 postcards made by the National Museum of Ireland, including images of the interior, exterior and various objects. Ardagh Chalice, Tarletan helmet (Ennis Yeomanry, 1798), St. Patrick’s Bell Shrine,...
map / Ireland at the period of the Elizabethan Wars
Map of Ireland, 19th century. Titled ‘Eryn Hiberniae Britannicae Insvlae, Nova Descriptio’. Reproduction of an Elizabethan period map of Ireland, published by W.B. Kelly, 4 Ormond Quay, and 8 Grafton Street, Dublin, 1875. Morrison and Co., photo lithograph, Dublin. Ireland at the period of the...
instruction / The Volunteers Companion, copy
"The Volunteers Companion"; containing the description of a firelock position of a Soldier under arms. Directions for the manner Exercise, etc. also the manner of drawing up a regiment to receive the reviewing General; with particular rules for marching and manoeuvring; to which are added the late...
engraving / James Napper Tandy
Engraving, James Napper Tandy; head and shoulders portrait in black and white; published by James Duffy of 7 Wellington Quay, Dublin. From and original portrait by Petrie, engraved by same.
notice / 4 June 1798
1798 Government Notice, of 4th June, 1798, giving orders for lights to be placed in middle floor windows "In case of any alarm". Signed Lieut. Gen. Lake. Printed by Grierson, Dublin.
painting / Charles I, England
Framed portrait of Charles I of England.
death certificate / Katherine Parnell, 1921
Death certificate (copy from registrar) of Katherine Parnell, 1921death certificate / William Henry O'Shea, 1905
Death certificate (copy from registrar) of William Henry O'Shea, 1905, Army Captain and ex-husband of Kitty O'Shea. (Katherine Parnell).
membership certificate / United Irishmen, Patrick Cartan
Membership certificate of the United Irishmen, issued to Patrick Cartan. Signed Archibald Hamilton Rowan.
test oath / Wexford, 14 June 1798
Test oaths, test oath, oath of a private, oath of an officer, Wexford, June 14th 1798. Printed.
scrapbook / Fenian / The Invincibles etc
Album or scrapbook containing clippings of Nationalistic sentiment, late 19th century. Includes clippings on The Invincibles etc.
presentation cup / Captain S.V. Morgan, Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Royal Irish Rifles Presentation cup. Silver with Antrim Rifle Corps / 3rd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles crest engraved on one face and "To Lieut. & Adjutant S.V. Morgan from Lieut. Col. W.G.C. McCammond in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered to the Battalion 1914-17". The two handled...
book / Private John Honner, WWI
Pay book of Private John Honner, No 863, B Squadron, the South Irish Horse. World War I.
commission / T.M. Gick, 14th Manchester Regiment December 1914
Commission, dated 18 December 1914, of Thomas Malley Gick as Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Malley Gick to the Land Forces. Thomas Malley Gick, born in Dublin to C. Hemsley of Sandymount, Co. Dublin. Educated at Grammar School, Kingstown. Clerk at the Great Southern and Western Railway. Gazetted...
letter / T.M. Gick, 14th Manchester Regiment December 1914
Letter of Commission, dated 18 December 1914, for the 14th Manchester Regiment 18/12/14. Posting Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Malley Gick, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, with an address at Minerva, Oaklands Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Order to report to the Adjutant Cambridge University O.T.C. at...
letter / T.M. Gick, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, WWI
Letter or certificate awarding pension, dated June 21st 1946, citing T.M. Gick as being 20% disabled. Thomas Malley Gick, born in Dublin to C. Hemsley of Sandymount, Co. Dublin. Educated at Grammar School, Kingstown. Clerk at the Great Southern and Western Railway. Gazetted Second Lieutenant 14th...