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 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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Photograph of Elizabeth 'Queenie' Gunning with several other women, taken at a Munitions Factory, near St. Mary's Terrace in Inchicore, Dublin.
Paramilitary forces--Cumann na mBan | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Dec. 09 2015 | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916
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Photograph of Patrick Nevin at the time of the 50th Anniversay commemorations of the 1916 Rising. He is pictured wearing his medals.
Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Dec. 09 2015 | Internment camps | Paramilitary forces
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Photograph of Nora Ashe sitting on a motorcycle, 1915 -1916.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Dec. 09 2015 | Curated Collection--Women and the Rising
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Postcard from Thomas Ashe to Thomas Peppard, writing about canvassing in Clare. The front of the postcard features a picture. of the Cliffs of Moher.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Impact of the Rising | Curated Collection--Leaders of the Rising
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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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Letter from Lillian Casey, aged 20 or 21, to her brother Hugh Casey in Frongoch Internment Camp. Hugh was interned for taking part in the fighting at the GPO during the Easter Rising. His father, James, was a founding member of the Gaelic League.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Women and the Rising | World War, 1914-1918—Campaigns—Salonika
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Corporal John Goldrick, Royal Irish Fusiliers Regiment Nos 10451/621991 (pictured in the back row, second from the right) was born on 2nd September 1891 in Cavan town, Ireland, and was the son of Patrick and Mary Goldrick. He joined the British Army on the 6th of July 1910, and w
Curated Collection--The Rising and Beyond | Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Dublin Collection Day Oct. 31 2015
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Photograph of Alexander Canty in uniform. Canty was a member of the 9th Battalion of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. He died aged twenty in the Battle of the Somme.
World War, 1914-1918--Participation, Irish | Curated Collection--The Rising and Beyond | Curated Collection--London Collection Day Mar. 19 2016
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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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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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