Poster commemorating sixteen men who died in 1916. A Celtic motif adorns the frame, within which are the following names: P.H. Pearse, T. Clarke, S. McDermott, J. Connolly, J.M. Plunkett, J. McBride, E. Ceannt, M. Mallin, T. MacDonagh, E. Daly, C. Colbert, J. Heuston, R. Casement
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Communicating the Rising | Curated Collection--Leaders of the Rising
Michael Collins, a key figure in early 20th century Irish politics, is seen here talking to Kilkenny hurlers before the 1921 Senior Hurling Championship match against Dublin at Croke Park. Dublin beat Kilkenny 4-4 to 1-5 in front of 17,000 spectators. Collins threw in the b
A Sense of Identity | Collins, Michael, 1890-1922 | Sports
J.J. Clarke, from Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, took a series of photographs between 1897 and 1904, when he was a medical student in Dublin. His photojournalistic approach to his subjects allowed him to capture vivid scenes from the daily lives of Dublin's men, women and chi
A Sense of Identity | Ó Ceallaigh, Seán T. (Seán Tomás), 1882-1966 | National Library of Ireland
This Conradh na Gaeilge Christmas card for 1913 is signed by Douglas Hyde. It uses an illuminated letter N as its dominant motif, inspired by the illuminated texts produced by Irish monks many centuries previously.
A Sense of Identity | Gaelic League (Ireland) | Illumination of books and manuscripts
Daniel O'Connell, M.P., (1775-1847), almost three-quarter length, very slightly to right, coat fastened by one button, wearing medal of the Order of Liberators suspended by ribbon from neck, left hand on table to right, scroll "Repeal of the Union" in right hand, curtain in
A Sense of Freedom | O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847 | History