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1966: Official 1916 Rising commemoration sculpture of 'The Dying Cúchulainn' by Oliver Sheppard151 - 1966: Official 1916 Rising commemoration sculpture of 'The Dying Cúchulainn' by Oliver Sheppard
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1966 official small scale sculpture of 'The Dying Cúchulainn' by Oliver Sheppard. Manufactured under license from The Commissioner of P...
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1917: Sinn Féin South Longford by-election Joseph McGuinness badge and handbills153 - 1917: Sinn Féin South Longford by-election Joseph McGuinness badge and handbills
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A collection of scarce ephemera relating to the 1917 South Longford by-election and supporting Joseph McGuinness. Comprising of shamrock shaped paper
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1917: Sinn Féin East Clare by-election de Valera fund raising handbill154 - 1917: Sinn Féin East Clare by-election de Valera fund raising handbill
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Letterpress handbill produced in 1917 during the attempt to raise funds for the de Valera campaign. Claiming that "...it is the duty of every I...
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1917: The Death of Thomas Ashe full report of the inquest155 - 1917: The Death of Thomas Ashe full report of the inquest
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letterpress, 84pp, J.M. Butler, Dublin, 1917.A scarce contemporary full account of the inquest. into the death of Thomas Ashe. An unsophisticated exam
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1917-21: War of Independence Medal, 1971 Truce Medal and Fianna Éireann certificate to Samuel Robins156 - 1917-21: War of Independence Medal, 1971 Truce Medal and Fianna Éireann certificate to Samuel Robins
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Fianna Éireann certificate mounted and placed in a frame together with an inset 1919-21 War of Independence Service Medal with Comrac bar and 1...
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1918 (10 October) RMS Leinster postal workers photograph157 - 1918 (10 October) RMS Leinster postal workers photograph
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An extremely scarce and possibly unique framed photograph of RMS Leinster taken during the First World War. With inset named images of 22 Post Office
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1919-46: War of Independence to Emergency medal group awarded to Dublin Brigade veteran158 - 1919-46: War of Independence to Emergency medal group awarded to Dublin Brigade veteran
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1919-21 War of Independence Service Medal, 1971 50th Anniversary of the Truce Medal and 1939-1946 Emergency Service Medal with two additional service
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1917-21: Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Acme Hammerless Revolver used by Jackey McEvoy Irish Volunteers159 - 1917-21: Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Acme Hammerless Revolver used by Jackey McEvoy Irish Volunteers
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Hopkins & Allen Acme Hammerless No 1 .32 centerfire, 5 shot side loading revolver. 2 3/4" barrel, black grips and nickel plating showing so...
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1917-21: British Army and Royal Irish Constabulary Longford War of Independence photographs160 - 1917-21: British Army and Royal Irish Constabulary Longford War of Independence photographs
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2 monochrome photographs both taken during the same period and with the same photographers code on reverse. The first showing a staged British Army ch
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1917-1960: War of Independence, Emergency and Trade Union correspondence and documents relating to t161 - 1917-1960: War of Independence, Emergency and Trade Union correspondence and documents relating to t
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A large collection of letters, documents and membership cards relating to father and son Michael and William Maher of Harold's Cross Dublin. Inc...
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1919-27: Colonel James McGuinness collection including medals, sword, documents and ephemera162 - 1919-27: Colonel James McGuinness collection including medals, sword, documents and ephemera
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A large collection of items relating to Colonel James Henry McGuinness, Officer Commanding, No. 7 Brigade Irish Army. Including War of Independence Me
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1920 (21 January) Republic of Ireland Fifty Dollars Bond issued by Éamon de Valera163 - 1920 (21 January) Republic of Ireland Fifty Dollars Bond issued by Éamon de Valera
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A scarcer higher denomination. With printed signatures "Seán ua Nunain" and "Eamon de Bhaileara". These bonds raised severa...
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1920 (2 July) Terence MacSwiney hand written and signed cheque164 - 1920 (2 July) Terence MacSwiney hand written and signed cheque
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manuscript on Munster and Leinster Irish language cheque.Cheque for £2 drawn on Banc na Mumhan & Laighean Tta, Corcaigh (Munster & Lein...
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1916-21: Rebel Cork's Fighting Story165 - 1916-21: Rebel Cork's Fighting Story
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original paper wrappers, Kerryman, Tralee, 176pp.Rebel Cork's Fighting Story, told by the men who made it A good example of this interesting acc...
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20th: Collection of Irish independence interest books166 - 20th: Collection of Irish independence interest books
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Includes With The IRA In The Fight For Freedom - 1919 To The Truce, Betrayal in Ireland by Wilmot Irwin, Rebel Irishwomen by R. M. Fox, Cuimhneach&#...
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1928: The Soldier's Song & Other Poems by Peadar Kearney167 - 1928: The Soldier's Song & Other Poems by Peadar Kearney
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A scarce booklet published by Talbot Press with many poems including The Soldier's Song written in 1907. Also with a Jarrold, Dublin and Wicklow...
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20th Century: Collection of Irish history interest books including My Fight For Irish Freedom168 - 20th Century: Collection of Irish history interest books including My Fight For Irish Freedom
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My Fight For Irish Freedom by Dan Breen. Talbot Press, 258pp with original wrappers. Siege of Clonmel Commemoration Tercentenary Souvenir Record 1650-
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1920-21: Indentures and seals appointing judges to the Connaught and North-East Circut Assizes169 - 1920-21: Indentures and seals appointing judges to the Connaught and North-East Circut Assizes
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An interesting pair of indentures both complete with attached Great Seal of King George V . The first a Commision of Assize for the Connaught Circut S
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1921 (December 7) The Times Anglo-Irish Treaty edition170 - 1921 (December 7) The Times Anglo-Irish Treaty edition
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The Times of London special 'Irish Peace Section' with the full text of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and a record of the historic agreement. 25 b...
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Estella Frances171 - Estella Frances
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HRHA (1882-1968) 21 by 17in.
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1921-66: Éamon de Valera signed ephemera including 1921 Peace Negotiations Correspondence172 - 1921-66: Éamon de Valera signed ephemera including 1921 Peace Negotiations Correspondence
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Offical Correspondence Relating to the Peace Negotiaions June-September 1921 signed by de Valera and dated 4 May 1962. Also Fianna Fáil 21st An...
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1947: Aer Lingus flight reports signed by Éamon de Valera173 - 1947: Aer Lingus flight reports signed by Éamon de Valera
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Two Aer Lingus flight reports to Le Bourget and Northolt dated 20 and 25 September respectively. Signed in upper right corner by Éamon de Valer...
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1973: Eamon de Valera silver commemorative plate174 - 1973: Eamon de Valera silver commemorative plate
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hallmarked silver by Royal Irish, limited to an edition of 2500 of which this is 909. Large Eamon de Valera Uachtáran na hÉireann (Preside...
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1973: Eamon de Valera silver commemorative plate175 - 1973: Eamon de Valera silver commemorative plate
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hallmarked silver by Royal Irish, limited to an edition of 2500 of which this is 764.Another similar lot. 11 by 11in.
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1975: Éamon de Valera Silver Commemorative Medals176 - 1975: Éamon de Valera Silver Commemorative Medals
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Pair of cased silver Éamon de Valera medals produced by Spink following his death in 1oz and 2.5 oz versions. Both with certificates of issue. ...
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1922 (8 April) Rialtas Sealadach Na hÉireann Super Tax handbill177 - 1922 (8 April) Rialtas Sealadach Na hÉireann Super Tax handbill
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Scarce Irish Provisional Government circular printed in Dublin by Thom. 5000 issued. Probably the first financial Super Tax circular ever issued by an
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Sir John178 - Sir John
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RA RSA RHA (1856-1941) 17.5 by 14.5in.
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After Sir John179 - After Sir John
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RA RSA RHA (1856-1941) 30 by 25in.
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Estella Frances180 - Estella Frances
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HRHA (1882-1968) 24 by 20in.
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1922: Civil War pictorial book Pictures of Dublin After the Fighting181 - 1922: Civil War pictorial book Pictures of Dublin After the Fighting
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Book of photographs "...intended to tell, in pictures, the story of the trouble which took place in Dublin during the last days of June and the...
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1922 (14 July) Cork Brigade IRA Civil War Post Office Telegrams182 - 1922 (14 July) Cork Brigade IRA Civil War Post Office Telegrams
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A pair of telegrams addressed to the postmaster at Skibbereen Michael J. Somers. The first ordering the cutting off of all telephone and telegraphic c
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1922 (5 August) Republican prisoners' letter to 'The Commandant Kilmainham Detention Barracks'183 - 1922 (5 August) Republican prisoners' letter to 'The Commandant Kilmainham Detention Barracks'
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Mimeograph copy letter sent to the Commandant at Kilmainham from the leaders of Republican prisoners including Oscar Traynor and Tom Barry, demanding
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1922 (22 August) Original Photograph of Michael Collins shortly before his death184 - 1922 (22 August) Original Photograph of Michael Collins shortly before his death
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Historically significant photographic postcard showing Collins in uniform with his head bowed climbing into his Leyland Tourer, surrounded by large cr
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1922 (22 August) Death of Michael Collins print185 - 1922 (22 August) Death of Michael Collins print
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Framed print from the original artwork by W. S. Rogers depicting the Béal na Bláth ambush and death of Michael Collins. Published by the F...
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1922: Bronzed resin cast of Michael Collins186 - 1922: Bronzed resin cast of Michael Collins
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Resin cast figure of Michael Collins in Irish Free State Army uniform. Marked on base 'Lough Neagh Bronze'. Also with framed reproduction of...
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1922: Michael Collins commemorative medallion by Hugh Clawson187 - 1922: Michael Collins commemorative medallion by Hugh Clawson
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Limited to an edition of 500 of which this is 3. Bronze medallion by artist Hugh Clawson with a profile of the revolutionary leader. Framed and mounte
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1922: Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith commemorative plates188 - 1922: Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith commemorative plates
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Scarce commemorative plates produced shortly after the deaths of both leaders. Based on photos by Hogan, Dublin. Collins plate with green border 10 in
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1920s: Anti Irish Free State posters189 - 1920s: Anti Irish Free State posters
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A pair of anti Irish Free State posters. The first titled "A Comparison" and with drawings depicting the deaths of Michael Collins and Har...
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1922 (13 September) Freedom Anti-Treaty newspaper issue 5190 - 1922 (13 September) Freedom Anti-Treaty newspaper issue 5
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Issue number 5 of Freedom with drawing on front cover by Countess Markievicz. Also with The Irish Nation Vol. 1 No. 1 24 June 1916 and Vol 1 No. 2 1 J
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1923: Civil War Anti-Treaty newspaper The Fenian editions191 - 1923: Civil War Anti-Treaty newspaper The Fenian editions
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A total of 10 'War Issues' of The Fenian newspaper. Compising of Nos. 14, 17, 19, 45, 53, 58, 63, 71, 77, 82. 13 by 8in.
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circa 1923: Constance Markievicz Republican Prisoners Hunger Strike sketch and note192 - circa 1923: Constance Markievicz Republican Prisoners Hunger Strike sketch and note
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A carbon copy sketch and note on the reverse of an Irish Parliamentary Election sub-agent appointment form showing the coffin of Terence MacSwiney dra
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1922: Constitution of the Irish Free State Act193 - 1922: Constitution of the Irish Free State Act
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Official printed edition of The Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorstát Eireann) Act 1922. Undated but printed circa 1940s. Also with Th...
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1920s: Cumann na nGaedheal "Ireland Remade By President Cosgrave's Government" poster194 - 1920s: Cumann na nGaedheal "Ireland Remade By President Cosgrave's Government" poster
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Framed posted titled as above. Published by Cumann na nGaedheal at 5 Parnell Square Dublin and printed by Temple Press. Ilustrated with photographs an
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1923: Liberty, Order & Law - Under Native Irish Rule by Sophie Bryant195 - 1923: Liberty, Order & Law - Under Native Irish Rule by Sophie Bryant
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original boards, edition de luxe limited to 500 of which this is 111, Harding & More London 1923, 399pp.
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circa 1920: Scarce brochure for Hampstead, Glasnevin and Highfield, Drumcondra, Private Hospitals196 - circa 1920: Scarce brochure for Hampstead, Glasnevin and Highfield, Drumcondra, Private Hospitals
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Printed in Dublin by The Wood Printing Works. A scarce brochure booklet for the Hampstead, Glasnevin, Gentlemen's and Highfield, Drumcondra, Lad...
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1922 (30 December) Dublin Grand Lodge of Masons certificate and medal197 - 1922 (30 December) Dublin Grand Lodge of Masons certificate and medal
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Certificate registering John H. A. Beaumont of Orpheus Lodge No. 426 Dublin as a Master Mason in the registry of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Together
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1923 (March) Presentation Bugle to the 54th Infantry Garrison Battalion on its formation.198 - 1923 (March) Presentation Bugle to the 54th Infantry Garrison Battalion on its formation.
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An extremely fine silver plated decorative presentation bugle by Potter of Aldershot. With original inscription "Presented to the 54th Infantry...
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1922-25: Poiliní Átha Cliath (Dublin Metropolitan Police) cap badges199 - 1922-25: Poiliní Átha Cliath (Dublin Metropolitan Police) cap badges
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A pair of scarce Poiliní Átha Cliath cap badges. Similar in design to earlier D.M.P. badges, in the form of an elongated eight pointed sta...
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circa 1930: Garda Síochána ball top helmet plate200 - circa 1930: Garda Síochána ball top helmet plate
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Large Garda Síochána white metal helmet plate, as used on the early custodian helmet. Complete with three lugs to reverse. Also with a Gar...
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1920s-30s: Early Saorstát Éireann Customs Excise and Veterinary Service armbands201 - 1920s-30s: Early Saorstát Éireann Customs Excise and Veterinary Service armbands
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Two early Irish Free State black government armbands. The first with green thread marked SE Customs Excise, the second with yellow thread marked SE Ve
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