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Ireland

These slides show photographs and other images relating to the history of Ireland. The sequence focuses particularly on events between the Easter Rising of 1916 and independence in 1922, and was put together by Henry Sara using images from newspapers, magazines and other publications.

Unfortunately Sara's notes for this talk haven't survived, but we have been able to put together captions using information taken from some of his source material, including 'The rebellion in Dublin, April, 1916Link opens in a new window' (Eason & Son, Ltd., Dublin and Belfast), 'The "Sinn Fein" revolt illustratedLink opens in a new window' (Hely's Limited, Dublin), 'Pictures of Dublin after the fighting, June-July 1922Link opens in a new window' (Eason & Son Ltd., Dublin), and 'Old Ireland in pictures: 1916-1922: Two Dublin "Risings" and their consquencesLink opens in a new window' (Wilson Hartnell & Co., Dublin). These four publications have been digitised as part of our online resource From Easter Rising to Civil War: Ireland, 1916-1922Link opens in a new window.

Reproduction for any purpose (publication, exhibition, web display, commercial use, etc.) is only permissible with the consent of the Modern Records Centre. Please contact usLink opens in a new window for more information.

  • 'The defence of Londonderry - a tapestry from the House of Lords, Ireland'
    'The defence of Londonderry - a tapestry from the House of Lords, Ireland'
  • 'Dublin-made tapestry presenting the Battle of the Boyne, William the Third at the crossing, and death of Schomberg', hung in the Lords' Chamber, Parliament House, Dublin
    'Dublin-made tapestry presenting the Battle of the Boyne, William the Third at the crossing, and death of Schomberg', hung in the Lords' Chamber, Parliament House, Dublin
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The arrest of Lord Edward FitzGerald'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The arrest of Lord Edward FitzGerald'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Surprise of the Barrack of Prosperous'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Surprise of the Barrack of Prosperous'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Murder of George Crawford and his granddaughter'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Murder of George Crawford and his granddaughter'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Stoppage of the Mails and murder of Lieutenant Giffard'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Stoppage of the Mails and murder of Lieutenant Giffard'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Carousal and plunder at the Palace of the Bishop of Ferns'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Carousal and plunder at the Palace of the Bishop of Ferns'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Destruction of the church at Enniscorthy'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Destruction of the church at Enniscorthy'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The camp on Vinegar Hill'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The camp on Vinegar Hill'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Battle of Ross'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Battle of Ross'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The loyal little drummer boy'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The loyal little drummer boy'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Defeat of the rebels at Vinegar Hill'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Defeat of the rebels at Vinegar Hill'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Executions at Wexford Bridge'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Executions at Wexford Bridge'
  • Illustration from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Marquis Cornwallis'
    Illustration from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Marquis Cornwallis'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): The Rev. Mr McGhee's house successfully defended against the rebels'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): The Rev. Mr McGhee's house successfully defended against the rebels'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Father Murphy and the Heretics'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Father Murphy and the Heretics'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The rebels storming The Turret at Lieutenant Tyrrells'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The rebels storming The Turret at Lieutenant Tyrrells'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Heroic conduct of the Highland sentinal'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Heroic conduct of the Highland sentinal'
  • Illustration from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Lord Lake'
    Illustration from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Lord Lake'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The capture of Colclough Harvey'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The capture of Colclough Harvey'
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Attack on Captain Chamney's house'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Attack on Captain Chamney's house'
  • Illustration from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Hillwarden'
    Illustration from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Hillwarden'
  • Portrait of Wolfe Tone
    Portrait of Wolfe Tone
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Rebels destroying a house and furniture'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'Rebels destroying a house and furniture'
  • Illustration from William Maxwell's History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): Robert Emmet
    Illustration from William Maxwell's History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): Robert Emmet
  • George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The murder of Lord Kilwarden'
    George Cruikshank cartoon from William Maxwell’s History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 (published 1845): 'The murder of Lord Kilwarden'
  • Portrait of Robert Emmet
    Portrait of Robert Emmet
  • 19th century illustration showing forced eviction of tenants
    19th century illustration showing forced eviction of tenants
  • James Connolly
    James Connolly
  • James Larkin
    James Larkin
  • 'The citizen army at Liberty Hall', Dublin
    'The citizen army at Liberty Hall', Dublin
  • 'As Liberty Hall appeared after the opening of the European War. The offensive placard was subsequently removed by the authorities'
    'As Liberty Hall appeared after the opening of the European War. The offensive placard was subsequently removed by the authorities'
  • 'The Ulster Volunteers at Larne Harbour landing the German arms and ammunition from the 'Mountjoy' on Friday, 24th April 1914'
    'The Ulster Volunteers at Larne Harbour landing the German arms and ammunition from the 'Mountjoy' on Friday, 24th April 1914'
  • 'Order issued by James Connolly, Commandant General of the rebel forces'
    'Order issued by James Connolly, Commandant General of the rebel forces'
  • The proclamation of the Provisional Government issued at the GPO on 24 April 1916
    The proclamation of the Provisional Government issued at the GPO on 24 April 1916
  • James Connolly
    James Connolly
  • 'Order of James Connolly, Commandant-General Insurgent Forces, issued from Headquarters at G.P.O.'
    'Order of James Connolly, Commandant-General Insurgent Forces, issued from Headquarters at G.P.O.'
  • 'Receipt for goods commandeered from Messrs. Alex Findlater & Co.'
    'Receipt for goods commandeered from Messrs. Alex Findlater & Co.'
  • 'The surrender of headquarters'
    'The surrender of headquarters'
  • The O'Rahilly [Michael Joseph O'Rahilly]
    The O'Rahilly [Michael Joseph O'Rahilly]
  • General Post Office, Sackville Street, Dublin
    General Post Office, Sackville Street, Dublin
  • 'Sinn Fein Rebellion 1916: Inside the General Post Office, Dublin'
    'Sinn Fein Rebellion 1916: Inside the General Post Office, Dublin'
  • 'Sinn Fein Rebellion 1916: Liberty Hall, Dublin'
    'Sinn Fein Rebellion 1916: Liberty Hall, Dublin'
  • Francis Sheehy Skeffington
    Francis Sheehy Skeffington
  • Thomas J. Clarke
    Thomas J. Clarke
  • Patrick H. Pearse
    Patrick H. Pearse
  • Joseph Plunkett
    Joseph Plunkett
  • Major John McBride
    Major John McBride
  • Eamonn Ceannt
    Eamonn Ceannt
  • Seán Mac Diarmada [Sean McDermott]
    Seán Mac Diarmada [Sean McDermott]
  • James Connolly
    James Connolly
  • Countess Markievicz
    Countess Markievicz
  • Sir Roger Casement
    Sir Roger Casement
  • Tank on the streets, February 1920
    Tank on the streets, February 1920
  • British soldiers holding back crowds at a demonstration outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, 1920
    British soldiers holding back crowds at a demonstration outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, 1920
  • [Thought to show the body of the murdered Lord Mayor of Cork, Tomás MacCurtain, on view in an open coffin in the City Hall, with guard of honour of Sinn Fein volunteers, March 1920]
    [Thought to show the body of the murdered Lord Mayor of Cork, Tomás MacCurtain, on view in an open coffin in the City Hall, with guard of honour of Sinn Fein volunteers, March 1920]
  • Funeral of the murdered Lord Mayor of Cork, Tomás MacCurtain, March 1920
    Funeral of the murdered Lord Mayor of Cork, Tomás MacCurtain, March 1920
  • 'Women in the Sinn Fein movement leading a prayer for hunger strikers', 1920
    'Women in the Sinn Fein movement leading a prayer for hunger strikers', 1920
  • Protests outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin
    Protests outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin
  • Tanks on the street
    Tanks on the street
  • St. Patricks Day, New York
    St. Patricks Day, New York
  • British soldiers stopping and searching civilians at roadblock
    British soldiers stopping and searching civilians at roadblock
  • Crowd outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, April 1920
    Crowd outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, April 1920
  • St. Patricks Day, New York
    St. Patricks Day, New York
  • British soldiers holding back crowds demonstrating for the release of prisoners on hunger strike in Mountjoy Prison, 1920
    British soldiers holding back crowds demonstrating for the release of prisoners on hunger strike in Mountjoy Prison, 1920
  • Crowds outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, demonstrating for the release of the hunger strikers, 1920
    Crowds outside Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, demonstrating for the release of the hunger strikers, 1920
  • Tank
    Tank
  • 'With a smuggled 'baby' tank for Ireland: The Russian steamer 'Olga' stopped by the Customs alongside HMS 'Lion''
    'With a smuggled 'baby' tank for Ireland: The Russian steamer 'Olga' stopped by the Customs alongside HMS 'Lion''
  • British soldier searching haycart
    British soldier searching haycart
  • 'A motorcar being examined by an army picket'
    'A motorcar being examined by an army picket'
  • April 1920 [Possibly connected to the inquest into the death of Tomás MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork]
    April 1920 [Possibly connected to the inquest into the death of Tomás MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork]
  • Prime Minister David Lloyd George inspecting soldiers
    Prime Minister David Lloyd George inspecting soldiers
  • Prime Minister David Lloyd George inspecting soldiers
    Prime Minister David Lloyd George inspecting soldiers
  • 'Armoured cars and fixed bayonets in Sackville Street, Dublin', Nov/Dec 1920
    'Armoured cars and fixed bayonets in Sackville Street, Dublin', Nov/Dec 1920
  • Telegram reporting the shooting of the Royal Irish Constabulary Sergeant Patrick Fallon in November 1920 at Ballymote, Co. Sligo
    Telegram reporting the shooting of the Royal Irish Constabulary Sergeant Patrick Fallon in November 1920 at Ballymote, Co. Sligo
  • Armoured car in the street, Nov/Dec 1920
    Armoured car in the street, Nov/Dec 1920
  • 'A military raid in Dublin - Armoured cars and soldiers clearing the street', Nov/Dec 1920
    'A military raid in Dublin - Armoured cars and soldiers clearing the street', Nov/Dec 1920
  • 'Burning literature taken in the Liberty Hall raid', Nov/Dec 1920
    'Burning literature taken in the Liberty Hall raid', Nov/Dec 1920
  • 'An armed police cadet', Nov/Dec 1920
    'An armed police cadet', Nov/Dec 1920
  • December 1920
    December 1920
  • December 1920
    December 1920
  • 'After the terror', Cork, December 1920
    'After the terror', Cork, December 1920
  • 'A street scene in hospital'
    'A street scene in hospital'
  • 'Achonry co-operative creamery burned on October 1'
    'Achonry co-operative creamery burned on October 1'
  • 'View of the hosiery works at Balbriggan burned by Crown forces on September [ ], 1920'
    'View of the hosiery works at Balbriggan burned by Crown forces on September [ ], 1920'
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  • 'Photograph showing a destroyed farm and the fowl-shed in which the family is now living'
    'Photograph showing a destroyed farm and the fowl-shed in which the family is now living'
  • 'Corrugated iron shop and dwelling looted and burnt by Crown forces'
    'Corrugated iron shop and dwelling looted and burnt by Crown forces'
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  • 'Cottages at Balbriggan burned by Crown forces'
    'Cottages at Balbriggan burned by Crown forces'
  • 'Ballymacelligott creamery after the fire'
    'Ballymacelligott creamery after the fire'
  • 'View of the interior of Ballymacelligott creamery'
    'View of the interior of Ballymacelligott creamery'
  • Royal Irish Constabulary Crime Department information sheet on ''sworn statements of outrages committed by 'Black & Tans' in Tipperary''
    Royal Irish Constabulary Crime Department information sheet on ''sworn statements of outrages committed by 'Black & Tans' in Tipperary''
  • 'The reign of assassination in Ireland: After a street battle - dead and wounded; and Sinn Feiners 'held up''
    'The reign of assassination in Ireland: After a street battle - dead and wounded; and Sinn Feiners 'held up''
  • 'Photograph of Vico Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, the scene according to published photograph of the 'Battle of Tralee' in Co. Kerry'
    'Photograph of Vico Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, the scene according to published photograph of the 'Battle of Tralee' in Co. Kerry'
  • Éamon de Valera
    Éamon de Valera
  • Michael Collins
    Michael Collins
  • Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith
    Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith
  • 'The fall of the Irish Republic', O'Connell Street, Dublin
    'The fall of the Irish Republic', O'Connell Street, Dublin
  • 'A street barricade held by the Irish National Army, July 1922'
    'A street barricade held by the Irish National Army, July 1922'
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  • 'National Troops firing from the Royal Bank of Ireland, Upper O'Connell Street.', 1922
    'National Troops firing from the Royal Bank of Ireland, Upper O'Connell Street.', 1922
  • 'Moran's Hotel, at the corner of Talbot and Gardiner Streets, was the scene of some of the earliest fighting, and suffered severly, a mine being exploded in the basement.', 1922
    'Moran's Hotel, at the corner of Talbot and Gardiner Streets, was the scene of some of the earliest fighting, and suffered severly, a mine being exploded in the basement.', 1922
  • 'A frequent occurrence during the trouble - National Troops searching civilians', 1922
    'A frequent occurrence during the trouble - National Troops searching civilians', 1922
  • 'The Gresham, one of the finest hotels in Dublin, situated in Upper O'Connell Street, was completely destroyed. The front wall, shown in photograph, being dangerous, has been pulled down.', 1922
    'The Gresham, one of the finest hotels in Dublin, situated in Upper O'Connell Street, was completely destroyed. The front wall, shown in photograph, being dangerous, has been pulled down.', 1922
  • 'Upper O'Connell Street as it appeared after the fighting', 1922
    'Upper O'Connell Street as it appeared after the fighting', 1922
  • 'Premises in Upper O'Connell Street being bombed by the National Troops. The walls show the effect of the bombardment before being finally destroyed by fire.', 1922
    'Premises in Upper O'Connell Street being bombed by the National Troops. The walls show the effect of the bombardment before being finally destroyed by fire.', 1922
  • 'The explosion of the 'Mutineers' mine' at the Four Courts', 1922
    'The explosion of the 'Mutineers' mine' at the Four Courts', 1922
  • 'The Four Courts as it appeared during the bombardment by National Troops. In the photograph a shell is seen exploding on the building.', 1922
    'The Four Courts as it appeared during the bombardment by National Troops. In the photograph a shell is seen exploding on the building.', 1922
  • 'The fall of the Irish Republic',1922
    'The fall of the Irish Republic',1922
  • Liam Mellows
    Liam Mellows
  • Rory O'Connor
    Rory O'Connor
  • Erskine Childers
    Erskine Childers
  • 'National troops watch the effect of machine-gun fire on the Gresham and Hamman Hotels', 1922
    'National troops watch the effect of machine-gun fire on the Gresham and Hamman Hotels', 1922
  • 'A hastily improvised barricade, behind which National Troops kept watch for snipers', 1922
    'A hastily improvised barricade, behind which National Troops kept watch for snipers', 1922

[Document reference for this set of slides: MSS.15B/5/1/8]