Two travel passes issued to Charles Parnell Canty in May 1916, allowing him to travel through Dublin after the Rising. The passes allowed Canty to travel between his home of his father on Sackville St. and his place of work on Dame St. The first pass, dated May 1st, was issued by
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Impact of the Rising | Curated Collection--London Collection Day Mar. 19 2016
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Medal awarded to Richard (Dick) Tobin, member of the Kilkenny hurling team that won the 1916 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection—New York Collection Day Apr. 17 2016 | Ireland--History--Civil War, 1922-1923
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Typed letter from Thomas MacDonagh to James Whelan from 1907. The letter discusses various topics including Rockwell College in Tipperary, where they were both teachers, Sinn Fein as well as MacDonagh own literary efforts.
MacDonagh, Thomas (1878–1916) | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Curated Collection--Leaders of the Rising
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Also known as 'Pip', this bronze medal was authorised in 1918 and awarded for service between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915.
World War, 1914-1918--Participation, Irish | World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Western Front | Curated Collection--London Collection Day Mar. 19 2016
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Handwritten note or possible draft for a letter by Thomas Slater, Honorable Secretary of the Irish Volunteers, directing volunteers to meet at Kimmage for training.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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Typed letter from Bulmer Hobson, Hon. Secretary of the Irish Volunteers to the Secretary of the Irish Volunteers Corps, urging for more support for the Irish Volunteer newspaper. Hobson stresses the importance of the paper as a training material, and urges volunteers to order it
Hobson, (John) Bulmer (1883–1969) | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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Typed orders issued to cyclists and cycle scouts with the Irish Volunteers to attend field work in Lusk.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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Typewritten orders for drills to be carried out by the Irish Volunteers in April 1915, signed by Thomas MacDonagh. The drill centres on North County Dublin, with operations in Finglas, Santry Village, the Naul and Ashtown as well as Ashbourne, Meath.
MacDonagh, Thomas (1878–1916) | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015
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Hopkins and Hopkins receipt to Irish Transport Workers' Union for the purchase of silver and gold medals. John J. O'Neill was one of the founding members and a general secretary of the the Irish Transport and General Workers Union. He was one of three trustees to the deeds of Li
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Citizen Army
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Certificate of Service issued to Peter Murray, who served in the Volunteer Force, at Portobello barracks in 1940s.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Remembering the Rising | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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The 1916 Medal, awarded in 1930's to James Kavanagh for Easter Rising service with the Irish Volunteers during the week of 23 to 29 April 1916 at Four Courts, King's Inns Quay, Dublin.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Remembering the Rising | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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Active Service Medal from the Department of Defence, awarded to Mr John Finn from Annaghmore, Kinnity, Co. Offaly.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Remembering the Rising | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015
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On Monday, 11 April, 1966, Irish Independent dedicated its first page to mark the parade honoring the men of 1916, and included special 32 page supplement to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Rising.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Remembering the Rising | Anniversaries
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A celtic brooch, originally belonging to Liam Parr. Raised in Kilmainham, Dublin, Parr moved to Stockport, Manchester, in 1911, aged 19. Liam's wife Margaret was a member of the Gaelic League, and performed in Gaelic League productions in Stockport, including 'The Maid of the Mou
Curated Collection--The Rising and Beyond | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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A celtic cross on silver chain, originally belonging to Margaret Parr (née Madden). Margaret was the wife of Liam Parr, who was born in Kilmainham, but moved to Stockport, Manchester, in 1911, aged 19. Margaret was a member of the Gaelic League, and performed in Gaelic League pro
Curated Collection--The Rising and Beyond | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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A interment order from David Lloyd George (1863–1945), the British Secretary of State for War in respect of John J. O'Neill, one of the founding members and a general secretary of the the Irish Transport and General Workers Union. He lived at 61 Ballybough Road, Dublin and took p
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Citizen Army
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Medal presented to John J. O'Neill, one of the founding members and a general secretary of the the Irish Transport and General Workers Union. Presented by the Dublin District Council for his service rendered. He was one of three trustees to the deeds of Liberty Hall. O'Neill took
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Citizen Army
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Arrest notice issued for Gerald Fitzmaurice on the grounds of his membership of 'an organisation called the Irish Volunteers or an organisation called the Citizen Army, which have promoted armed insurrection against His Majesty...'
Heuston, Seán (John J.) (1891–1916) | Revolutionaries | Curated Collection--Leaders of the Rising
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Letter from Seán Mac Diarmada to Tom Stallard from 1914, apologising for not replying to an earlier correspondence.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Leaders of the Rising | Revolutionaries
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Gents’ silver ‘Waltham’ pocket watch purchased c. 1916 by Florence J. Burke (1878 – 1972), a racehorse owner from Kildare town in Hopkins and Hopkins, jewellers , silversmiths, and watchmakers, 1 O’Connell [formerly Sackville] Street Lower, Dublin.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Communicating the Rising | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Dec. 09 2015
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Ward Union Hunt Steeplechases race day card, Fairyhouse Racecourse, Easter 1916. At the time of the Rising, many higher ranking British Officers stationed in Ireland owned horses, and so were at the Easter races during the outbreak of the Rising. When news of the Rising broke,
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Dec. 09 2015 | Curated Collection--Communicating the Rising
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General orders for the Irish Volunteers, issued by Patrick Pearse. The orders are accompanied a letter to company captains, requesting that they bring their company into conformity with the scheme. Donated by the family of Michael William O'Reilly, a captain in F Company and
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015
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Printed notice about the re-organisation of the Irish Volunteers, and the election of a new Executive. Volunteers are informed that they 'at liberty, and encouraged, to join any other movement that aims at making Ireland a separate and independent nation'.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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Typed orders issued to the Irish volunteers in April 1915, by T. Slater, Secretary. Handwritten below typed text: 'Next orders Monday April 12'
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015 | Paramilitary forces--Irish Volunteers
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