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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.
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proclamation / Irish Republican Army, 1939
Irish Republican Army 1939 poster. A broadside poster in two columns, the right hand portion announcing the IRA's 1939 military campaign in England, the left portion reproducing the 1916 Proclamation. Signed 'on behalf of the Republican Government and the Army Council of Oglaigh na hEireann (Irish...
photograph / Seán T. O'Ceallaigh
Photograph of Seán T. O'Ceallaigh, then Government Minister, later President.
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.
photograph / Group, including Liam Mellows
Group of men, one in uniform, including Liam Mellows. One of a set of four photographs, 1920s, of 1) Eamon de Valera leaving Leinster House. 2) a group of men, one in uniform, including Liam Mellows. 3) a gathering at Smithfield, with a speaker, Commandant Rory O'Connor addressing members of the...
box / Minister for Finance
Matrix; Seal of the Minister for Finance, Saorstát Eireann. Steel In box. Ornamental Irish harp within a shaped four point circular shield, around which is inscribed "An tAire Airgid Minister for Finance'. Ceremonial box.
seal-matrix / Minister for Finance
Counterpart; Seal of the Minister for Finance, Saorstát Eireann. Copper. In box. Ornamental Irish harp within a shaped four point circular shield, around which is inscribed "An tAire Airgid Minister for Finance'.
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.poster / God Save the King!, 1922
Poster headed ‘God Save the King!’ Republican election propaganda, outlining the previous standpoints of two Free State candidates, Mr. Mooney and Mr. Leonard. 1922.poster / 'This is Where He Was in 1921', 1922
Poster, 1922. Large poster, monochrome, in two divisions. Free State propaganda. The upper section contains a cartoon of a man hiding under a bed, with three Crossley Tender trucks visible through an open window. The words ‘THIS IS WHERE HE WAS IN 1921’ are above, while beneath are the words...newspaper / The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator, 10 Feb 1923
Newspaper, The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator. New York, Saturday, February 10, 1923. Newspaper headed ‘PRESIDENT DE VALERA’S MESSAGE’. Front page gives both summary and text of de Valera’s position on the Treaty and the ensuing Civil War. Internal articles include ‘Irish...
tunic / Michael Collins, Irish Volunteer
Uniform of General Michael Collins. Irish Volunteer Uniform altered to Defence Forces (Irish Free State) uniform circa 1923. Comprising: TUNIC: plain green cloth, four patch pockets, open at throat, with lapels, four green leather buttons down front, smaller green leather button on each shoulder...
photograph / Rory O'Connor, Smithfield, 1922
Commandant Rory O'Connor addressing members of the Dublin City Brigade I.R.A., April 1922. One of a set of four photographs, 1920s, of 1) Eamon de Valera leaving Leinster House. 2) a group of men, one in uniform, including Liam Mellows. 3) a gathering at Smithfield, with a speaker, Commandant...
photograph / Eamon de Valera, Leinster House
Eamon de Valera leaving Leinster House. One of a set of four photographs, 1920s, of 1) Eamon de Valera leaving Leinster House. 2) a group of men, one in uniform, including Liam Mellows. 3) a gathering at Smithfield, with a speaker, Commandant Rory O'Connor addressing members of the Dublin City...
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),...
photograph / Collins, Boland, de Valera
Photograph of Michael Collins, Harry Boland and Eamon de Valera at Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, Mansion House, 21 February 1922.
plaque / RIC Station, Moville
Royal Irish Constabulary Station Plaque removed from Moville RIC Barracks on 7 Februaury 1922. Painted - black, green, yellow and white - cast iron on a wooden diamond shaped frame (11.5 x 21.5 inches). "Royal Irish Constabulary" engraved.
badge / Michael Collins, Irish Volunteers
Irish Volunteers uniform button. Circular brass button attached to pin, showing the initials "I.V." on either side of a harp. A paper note attached reads "From Michael's Tunic 27.8.1922". From an Irish Volunteers Tunic. Said to have been worn by Michael Collins at Béal na mBláth, 1922. The pencil...