Various Publications and Journals issued for the 1916 Centenary
Centenary Ireland Remembers 1916
This 388-page publication commissioned by the Government and produced by the Royal Irish Academy is a record of how the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising was commemorated in Ireland.
The Defence Forces Centenary Review
This hardback publication presents a series of photographs from the 23 events that the Irish Defence Forces participated in as part of the 1916 Easter Rising Centenary Commemoration. It was limited to 1,000 copies.
Soft Cover version of the above publication
Curragh Life in 1916
This 130-page publication from the Curragh Local History Group provides an insight into the Curragh during the revolutionary period and highlights the different aspects of life in the Curragh during 1916 from military activities to social, commercial, equestrian and sporting activities.
An Cosantóir-The Defence Forces Magazine 1916-2016 Issue
Published in March 2016, the 1916-2016 commemorative issue of “An Cosantóir” has among its 46-pages featured articles on the “Loss of the Aud,” the “Weapons of 1916,” the “1916 Women,” “British Soldiers in 1916,” the “Battle of Ashbourne” and the “Fires of Easter 1916.” Included with the magazine is the Defence Forces newsletter “Connect” which has a Map of Dublin in Easter Week 1916 showing the positions of both the Insurgents and the British Forces.
Wall-Planner 2016
This wall-planner was issued with the February edition of “An Cosantóir” the Defence Forces Magazine.
Introduction to the Military Archives Department of Defence
This booklet from the Military Archives, Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines explains the accessibility of Ireland’s Military Heritage from the Online Collection to those available to view in the Reading Room.
Mná 1916
This 103-page book was published by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. It is a companion to the “Mná Exhibition” which was on display in the Dublin Castle Complex before travelling to venues in Cork, Galway, Cavan, Kildare, Wicklow, Waterford, Kerry, Louth and Donegal. The book tells the story of the 300 women who took part in Easter Week.
Easter Commemoration Digest 1916-2016
The Easter Commemoration Digest was published by Graphic Publications. It comprises 192-pages with 37 articles and numerous illustrations which relate to the 1916 Easter Rising. Among the articles of particular note are; Pádraig O’Hanrahan’s account of the Fianna; one of the last interviews given by Senator Margaret Pearse; an article reprinted from the 1966 edition by Seán Harling courier to Eamon De Valera and Stephen Ferguson’s article “The attack on the GPO Telegraph Room Easter Monday 1916.” There are also features on Michael Collins, Margaret Skinnider, Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, Oscar Traynor and Maud Gonne MacBride.
Saothar 41-Special 1916 Centenary Edition
This journal was published by the Irish Labour History Society. Among the articles featured are; A Celebration of James Connolly and the Irish Citizen Army; Joseph Connolly {1893-1956} Firefighter and ICA Fighter; The Life and Times of James Connolly; The Rising and Railway Workers; Erin Go Bragh: James Connolly and Hibernian Football Club; Labour Lives No.18 Margaret Skinnider {1892-1971}; Cork Labour and the 1916 Rising; Post Office Workers and the Rising and The Schoolmasters Rebellion: Teachers, the INTO and 1916.
Poster for the launch of the Journal
Socialist History No.49
This journal edited by Emmet O’Connor highlights the role of James Connolly and the Irish Citizen Army during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Ireland’s Own-Easter Rising Souvenir Edition
This 96-page magazine takes a unique look at the events of Easter Week 1916. There are featured articles on Nurse Margaret Kehoe the first female casualty, Bulmer Hobson, Margaret and Mary Brigid Pearse, John Kilgallon the Yank who fought alongside Pádraig Pearse, Elizabeth Farrell, Capt. Raimund Weisbach who put ashore Roger Casement, George Irvine a Fermanagh man who fought under Eamonn Ceannt, Darrell Figgis who produced a detailed account of prison life for those interned after the Easter Rising, Seán O’Casey and Kathleen Lynn second in command to the City Hall Garrison. The magazine also includes a 24-page pullout entitled “Songs and Poems.”
History Ireland-March/April 2016
The March/April 2016 edition of History Ireland includes the following articles; A forgotten casualty of the Rising; What anniversaries tell us; Sir Francis Vane’s quest for justice after Easter week; Easter Rising commemorations in the early Irish state; Thomas Clarke’s signature No.16 Moore Street and Easter 1916 in 2016.
History Ireland 1916-Dream and Death
This stand-alone publication from History Ireland gives an illustrated account of the 1916 Easter Rising. It contains articles on the events and personalities involved; the wider impact of the Rising and its aftermath and the combatant and non-combatant casualties.
Ireland’s Military Story-Special Easter 1916 Edition
Designed and published by Reveille Publications this special 148-page Easter 1916 edition of Ireland’s Military Story features articles on the IRB, Irish Volunteers, Irish Citizen Army, Cumann na mBan, Hibernian Rifles, the British Army and other organisations such as the RIC, Dublin Fire Brigade and St. John’s Ambulance. Also included are articles on the Battle in Dublin and the rebellion that took place outside Dublin including Ashbourne, Laois, Louth, Galway, Enniscorthy and Cork.
Ireland’s Military Story-Issue No.1/Spring 2016
This 72-page issue of Ireland’s Military Story is concerned with the events around Easter 1916. Among its features are articles on an exhibition in the National Museum, Collins Barracks entitled “Proclaiming A Republic-The 1916 Rising,” a letter giving an eye witness account written by Charles Dickenson of the 1st Battalion Irish Association of Volunteer Training Corp and an account by Corporal Patrick Cassidy of St. John’s Ambulance in which he relates how he risked his life to give assistance.
Irish America Magazine-Special Commemorative Issue
This special edition of the Irish America Magazine is dedicated to the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Articles of note include the following; New York Irish Freedom’s Home from Home; The United Irishmen and their American Legacy; Boston and the Irish Rising; Profiles in Courage-The Executed 16; Michael Collins from the GPO to Béal na mBláth; Eamon De Valera-Man of Mystery; Eoin MacNeill-The Man who cried Halt; Constance Markievicz-The Rebel Countess and The Poet’s Revolution.
America and the 1916 Rising
This 48-page booklet by Dr. Ruan O’Donnell and paid for by the Friends of Sinn Féin in New York explains the role of Irish American Organisations such as Clan na Gael, the IRB, the Fenian Movement and the Ancient Order of Hibernians in planning and supporting the 1916 Easter Rising. It includes many images from the period leading to the Rising from both America and Ireland.
Pictorial Guide to the 1916 Easter Rising
Published by Real Ireland Design this 65-page booklet offers an overview of the background, course and aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising. It provides short biographies of the most important rebel figures and tells the story of the intense fighting in Dublin and the executions that followed.
100 Years Irish Rising-Saving Ireland’s Soul
This publication with numerous images was written by Australian journalist Paul Taylor and published by Wilkinson Publishing. It details the key events and people behind the 1916 Easter Rising.
The Stinging Fly-Issue No.33-In the Wake of the Rising
The Stinging Fly is a Dublin based magazine which is published three times a year. This issue was published to coincide with the Centenary of the 1916 Rising. Edited by writer Seán O’Reilly, it includes contributions from 43 writers who respond to the events of 1916.
Myshall Drumphea Remembers 1916
This 76-page journal was published in November 2016 by the Myshall Drumphea Social History Group in County Carlow. It takes a nostalgic look at the parish one hundred years ago in 1916 and includes the Census of 1911, Church and Civil births and deaths including obituaries in the area in 1916, schools, farming techniques and blacksmiths. There are also references to people who were involved in the Rising with articles on the Myshall Volunteers, Nurses in the 1916 Rising and Thomas Weafer who was killed in the Hibernian Garrison.
And Soon would Reap the 1916 Easter Rising
A 55-page fully illustrated booklet by Michael Finnegan which compliments Cavan County Museum´s Peace Garden and 1916 Easter Rising Exhibition. Contents include; 1912-1913 Home Rule Crisis, 1914 a Time to Choose, Towards a Rising, Timeline of the Easter Rising, Aftermath, Executions, Changing opinion and consequences.
Our Rising-Cabra and Phibsborough in Easter 1916
Published in June 2016 by the Cabra 1916 Rising Committee, this book tells the story of the 1916 Easter Rising as it relates to Cabra and Phibsborough and recalls some of the events, the people who took part and other incidents which happened during the period on streets in the locality.
Dublin South and The 1916 Rising
Published by the Dublin South 1916 Centenary Committee, this booklet presents stories of local people involved in the 1916 Easter Rising; The O’Rahilly of Ballsbridge, Dick Humphreys of Rathfarnham, Countess Markievicz of Rathmines, Roger Casement of Sandycove and the Easter Lily Maiden Máire Mhic Giobuín of Goatstown. Also includes information on the fallen rebels from the area; Patrick Doyle and the Battle of Mount Street Bridge, John Keely and Francis Macken of Rathfarnham, Anne Devlin of Rathfarnham, Michael Lambert of Rathmines, Larry Sweeney of Goatstown and William Oman of High Street Christchurch.
The 1916 Rising in Stoneybatter, Smithfield and the Markets
This 29-page booklet was published by the Stoneybatter and Smithfield People’s Project and includes the following articles; Murdered on North King Street; Reflections on the Women of 1916; Don’t Shoot the Ambulance Driver; A Rebel Family {an interview with Mary Muldowney}; The Raid on the Magazine Fort; Eye Witness of Easter Week; The Burning of Linen Hall Barracks and the Death of Local Volunteer Philip Walsh.
1916 The Local Connections-St. Andrew’s Heritage Project
A 32-page booklet produced by St. Andrew’s Heritage Project on the events of the 1916 Easter Rising in the Parishes of Westland Row and City Quay. Contents: The Area of our Project; The Political Scene; Local Personalities; Pádraig Pearse; Willie Pearse; Nurse Elizabeth Farrell; Countess Markievicz; Peader Macken; Eamon de Valera and The Rising Day by Day.
Swords Voices-Musings on 1916-Volume No.3/Issue No.2
This booklet was published by the Swords Historical Society. Contents: Troubled Times in Swords; Paddy Weston; Peter Wilson; More History Uncovered; Memories of 1916; The Rising; The Colemans; Ailbhe O’Monachain; Arthur Agnew and Everyday Life Went On.
Ireland First-Comóradh Ár Sinsir 1916-2016
This publication was produced by the 4th Battalion Dublin Brigade 1916 Relatives Group of the South Dublin Union/Marrowbone Lane Garrisons. It begins with an introduction by historian Cathy Scuffil and continues with accounts of the leaders and of the rank and file Volunteer men and women of the 4th Battalion and their activities during Easter Week 1916 and of the action at its garrison sites; South Dublin Union and Marrowbone Lane including Roe’s Malting House and Watkins Brewery.
Road to Independence Howth, Sutton and Baldoyle play their part
This book by Philip O’Connor tells the story of those in Howth, Sutton and Baldoyle who were involved in Ireland’s road to independence from 1900 to the 1920s. It was produced in conjunction with the Centenary events organised by the Howth-Sutton-Baldoyle 1916 Commemoration Committee supported by Fingal County Council.
Rathmines and the Rising: People and Places
A 54-page illustrated book published by the Rathmines Initiative which details the area’s involvement in the events of Easter Week 1916.
Easter 1916-The 134 Volunteers from O’Connell School
Br. William P. Allen’s List
This well illustrated publication by Seán Boyle includes a short biography of the 134 volunteers who were educated by the Christian Brothers at O’Connell School, North Richmond Street, Dublin and took part in the 1916 Easter Rising. Three of them were among the leaders executed; Éamonn Ceannt, Con Colbert and Seán Heuston. Among the better known names covered in the study are those of Seán Lemass who became Taoiseach and Seán T. O’Kelly who became President. The original list of participants was drawn up by Brother William Ahern in 1968.
Dublin City Council and the 1916 Rising
A 322-page book featuring thirteen essays which explore the events leading into and following the 1916 Rising as it concerned the City Council. Also includes biographies of 151 persons who were involved in the Rising and were employed by the Council at the time or subsequently. Edited by John Gibney.
Dalkey Community Council 1916-2016 Commemorative Newsletter
This 1916-2016 Commemorative Newsletter No.462/Volume No.22 was issued in April 2016. It includes Kathleen King’s Diary of the 1916 Easter Rising and an article on HMY Helga, the ship that shelled Dublin during the rebellion.
Dun Laoghaire Journal-No.25 2016
This 108-page journal produced by the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society includes; “Easter Fatalities 1916-Kingstown and Surrounding Areas” by Brian Smith and “Our Society’s Link with 1916.”
Rebel Priests-Ministering to Republicans 1916-1924
This 57-page booklet by Joe Connell was published by Kilmainham Tales. It tells the stories of the Capuchin Friars of Ireland who ministered to the spiritual needs of those who fought for Ireland’s Independence. Contents: The Introduction which traces the history of the Capuchin Order in Ireland; Fr. Albert Bibby; Fr. Aloysius Travers; Fr. Augustine Hayden; Fr. Columbus Murphy; Fr. Dominic O’Connor and Fr. Patrick Browne.
GPO Staff in 1916
This 128-page book by Stephen Ferguson looks at the 1916 Easter Rising from the perspective of the men and women who worked for the GPO.
Remembrance Service for the Children killed
This booklet was produced by the Glasnevin Trust for a Remembrance Service held at Glasnevin Cemetery on 1st May 2016 for the 40 children killed during the Rising. It includes a foreword by Joe Duffy of RTE and lists the names of 38 of the children, their ages and addresses. Two of the children, a boy and an infant were unidentified. The booklet also lists the names and their affiliation for all those who died during the Easter Rising.
Watch the Remembrance Ceremony at Karl Martin’s YouTube video here
Two-sided card produced by RTE Presenter Joe Duffy seeking information
On the 40 children killed during the 1916 Easter Rising
The Maynooth Fifteen Remembered
A 55-page booklet produced by the Maynooth 1916 Centenary Committee in County Kildare to honour the 15 Irish Volunteers who on 24th April 1916 walked from Maynooth to Dublin to take part in the Easter Rising. Included are the obituaries and last resting places of each of the men.
A Maynooth 15-1916-2016 Sticker
A Year in the Making
This bi-lingual book in English and Irish was produced by the Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee supported by Kildare County Council. It details with many photographs the various events organised in County Kildare to commemorate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
County Longford Historical Society-Teathbha Journal 2016
This journal from the County Longford Historical Society edited by James MacNerney has the following articles relating to the 1916 Easter Rising; Some Longford Participants in the Easter Rising; Joe Sweeney and the 1916 Rising; The 1916 Easter Rising Reconsidered; Padraic Colum-Ireland before and after 1916; The Long Shadow of the Troubles; Easter 1916-Unexpected Reactions and Commemorating the 1916 Rising.
Louth 1916-2016-Special Commemorative Magazine
On 19th March 2016, the Argus and Drogheda Independent published this 96-page magazine to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising. Among the articles of particular note are; Focus on events in County Louth in 1916; When Pearse came to the Northeast; Ceannt’s links to Drogheda; A Rebel Returned-The Story of Patrick Rankin; The Killing of Charles McGee; Louth men murdered in the centre of Dublin and Joseph Dolan the Ardee business who bankrolled Pearse’s School.
Meath; The Rising and the GAA
This 27-page booklet came as a supplement to the All Ireland Football Final Programme. It honours the four Meathmen who died in the 1916 Easter Rising; James Fox {Drumcree}, Philip Clarke {Rossin, Slane}, Thomas Allen {Longwood} and James McCormack {Julianstown}.
Leabar Cuimheacáin 1916-Ashbourne Memorial Book
This 48-page booklet tells the story of the Battle of Ashbourne in County Meath. It is a reprint by the Ashbourne Historical Society 2016 of the 1959 Memorial Booklet of the Fingal Old IRA 1916-1921 Commemorative Society.
1916 Meath and More
This 267-page book by Noel French records Meath´s connections to the 1916 Rising and its aftermath. It documents incidents and individuals of the period and includes a list of the men and women from Meath who fought in 1916. My copy is signed by the author.
Offaly Heritage
This 500-page book from the Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society has among its contents essays on the Tullamore Incident; the growth of Cumann na mBan in County Offaly and the influence of the local press on events.
Rebellion in the Schoolhouse-The 1916 Rising in Ferns
This well illustrated booklet written by Christopher Power was produced by the Ferns 1916 Commemorative Committee. It details the village’s involvement in the 1916 Rising, one of the few locations outside Dublin to rise. Signed by the author.
Wicklow and the 1916 Rising
This 60-page journal from the Roundwood & District Historical and Folklore Society is dedicated to the memory of people connected to County Wicklow who took part in the events that led up to and surrounded the 1916 Easter Rising.
1916-2016 Commemorating the Centenary in the County of Cork
This publication by Cork County Council presents photographs and descriptions of the hundreds of events that took place throughout the County.
Fermoy Salutes 1916
A Souvenir Programme of Events compiled by the Fermoy 1916 Commemoration Committee. Contents: O’Donovan Rossa; Pádraig Pearse on Fermoy; Thomas Kent; Thomas McDonagh; Thomas McDonagh’s poem; Wishes for my Son; 1916 Events in Fianna Eireann and the Man who formed the IRA Company in Fermoy College. Also included on the inside cover is the itinerary of Fermoy’s Commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising which was held on the 2nd May 2016.
Proclamation by The Fermoy 1916 Commemoration Committee
The Duhallow Magazine-Seanchas Dúthalla-Issue No.16
This 124-page publication was published by the Duhallow Historical Society of Mallow, County Cork. Among the articles of particular note are; The Sheehy- Skeffingtons and the Kanturk Connection; Boherbue Volunteers and the Burial of Jillen Andy and Terence MacSwiney.
Ready, Willing, Waiting
This 106-page book by the Millstreet Monument Committee and Noreen Meany was launched on 9th March 2016 in the Wallis Arms Millstreet. It tells the story of what happened in the years leading up to Easter 1916 in the Millstreet area and records the names and townland addresses of the local Irish Volunteers.
Two posters for the launch of the book
Bantry Remembers 1916-1921
A 90-page book produced by the Bantry Historical and Archaeological Society. Articles of note include; the Startup of the Irish Volunteers in Bantry; Easter Sunday 1916 in Bantry; names listed in Witness Statements of men who cycled from Bantry to Kealkill on Easter Sunday 1916; Terence MacSwiney 1879-1920 and the Bantry link with GPO 1916-Joseph O’Reilly.
Bandon Historical Journal-Issue No.32/2016
A 68-page journal from the Bandon Historical Society. Articles included are; Five Days Experiences during the Sinn Féin Rising of 1916 and the 1916 Insurrection and the Bandon and District area.
Mourneabbey 1916 and the Republican Ideal
This booklet and CD were issued by the Mourneabbey Heritage Association in memory of those from this area in County Cork who served in the cause of Irish Freedom.
Churchtown GAA County Cork
A 25-page souvenir programme and a match programme from Churchtown GAA County Cork for the official opening of Halla 100, a new 5,500 square feet indoor astro-turf sports facility which is named to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Easter 1916. The Cork and Limerick Intermediate Hurlers played a challenge match to mark the official opening on 3rd April 2016.
A Souvenir Guide to the History of Spike Island
This souvenir guide to Spike Island produced by the Spike Island Development Company contains articles on Spike Island’s involvement in the Easter Rising and the War of Independence.
Independence Museum Kilmurry
A 29-page commemorative booklet for the official opening of the Independence Museum Kilmurry on 21st August 2016 by the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins.
Kerry 1916-Histories and Legacies of the Easter Rising
This 312-page book in hard-copy and signed by the 3 editors Bridget and Mary McAuliffe and Owen O’Shea gives details on the roles played by Kerry men and women in the national and local events leading up to and including the 1916 Easter Rising. It includes biographies of 100 individuals who were arrested for their activities and who played a major role in the rebellion. There are features on Roger Casement; the drownings at Ballykissane Pier and biographical essays on Austin Stack, The O’Rahilly, Fionan Lynch, Thomas Ashe and Thomas MacGreevy.
Kerry Centenary Programme
This 157-page publication and DVD from Kerry County Council is an archive of the commemorations held in Kerry for the 1916 Easter Rising Centenary.
The Kerry Magazine-Issue No.26
This 1916 commemorative edition of the Kerry Magazine was published by the Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society and deals exclusively with the 1916 story in Kerry. There are featured articles on Roger Casement, Con Keating, Thomas Ashe and the O’Rahilly.
The Old Limerick Journal-Limerick and 1916
This edition of “The Old Limerick Journal” commemorates the involvement of Limerick people in the 1916 Easter Rising and examines society in Limerick at the time. Among the articles of particular note are; Con Colbert Limerick man and Irish Rebel; Edward Daly a Limerick Patriot; Seán Heuston and his association with Limerick; Roger Casement the Limerick Connections; Limerick Cumann na mBan; The Daly Family of Limerick; Limerick people who died in Battle in 1916; Éamon de Valera and the Easter Rebellion; Michael Colivet; Thomas Clark and Kathleen Clarke an Easter Widow.
They Dreamed and are Dead-Limerick 1916
This publication forms part of Limerick Museum and Archives programme commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising. It acts as a partner to an exhibition of the same name. There are eight chapters; Introduction; A Portrait of Limerick in 1916; The Rise of Limerick Nationalism; Limerick and the First World War; Limerick and the Rising; The Daly’s-A Family at War; Changed Utterly and Bibliography.
1916-2016-An Anthology of Reactions
Published by the Limerick Writers Centre, this book is part of the Limerick Ireland 2016 Committee of Limerick City and County Councils year of events. It is a compilation of material, essays, poems, stories and illustrations before the Rising, the events during Easter Week and its aftermath.
Kilmallock Journal 2016
The Kilmallock Journal 2016 published by the Kilmallock Historical Society includes the following articles; Glimpses of Kilmallock in and around 1916; The Kilmallock girl who was shot during the Rising; Other glimpses of Kilmallock in 1916; The Easter Rising in Galway; The General, the Bishop and Kilmallock Board of Guardians; An Mangaire Sugach in 1916 and 1916 the Bruree Connection.
John Daly Fenian
A booklet written by Des Long of the Limerick Republican Graves Committee. It gives a short history of the Fenian John Daly, his life and achievements.
Oglaigh Na hEireann Iarthar Luimni 1916-2016
This 15-page booklet was issued by the West Limerick Old IRA Memorial Committee for a commemoration held on Easter Sunday 27th March 2016 at the Memorial in Newcastle West. The Proclamation was read by Able-Seaman Declan Reidy and an oration was given by Dr. William Murphy, historian and lecturer in history at Dublin City University.
What if the Dream Come True
This booklet produced by the Watch House Cross Community Library features a selection of drawings, diary entries and poems created by children from local schools in Limerick inspired by the 1916 Rising.
Tipperary Historical Journal 2016
This special 1916 commemorative issue from the County Tipperary Historical Society has among its featured articles; Thomas MacDonagh; John MacDonagh; North Tipperary and the 1916 Rising and Terrorism was never a Remedy:South Tipperary in 1916.
Cloughjordan Heritage-Volume IX/2016
A 116-page publication from the Cloughjordan Heritage Group which contains a number of articles on the 1916 Easter Rising and Cloughjordan’s own Thomas MacDonagh.
Decies-Issue No.72/2016
This 190-page journal from the Waterford Archaeological & Historical Society includes the following articles; Waterford and the 1916 Rising; the Volunteer movement and the Irish Republican Brotherhood and “Who Fears to Speak? Thoughts on the Easter Rising and its Legacy.”
Ardmore in 1916
This 45-page journal entitled, “Ardmore in 1916” was published by the Ardmore Tidy Towns Association in Waterford. It researches the residents of Ardmore in 1916 using as its principle sources the 1901 and 1911 Census Returns, the house and building registers attached to them and the Griffith’s Valuation Books. The journal contains many historical photographs and the 1916 School Register.
Revolution in Connacht-A Photographic History 1913-23
This 192-page publication from Cormac Ó Comhraí featuring many previously unpublished photographs tells the story of revolution in Connacht from Home Rule to the formation of the Irish Republic.
Centenary Reflections on the 1916 Rising
This bi-lingual book running to 727-pages published by Galway County Council tells the story of the 1916 Rising in County Galway. It examines the social and economic conditions in the county at that time and the roles played by Cumann na mBan and the leaders of the Rising such as Liam Mellows and Tom Kenny. It also provides accounts of the roles of Éamonn Ceannt and Pádraig Pearse.
1916-2016 Cathair Na Mart Journal-Volume No.33
This journal was published by the Westport Historical Society. Among the articles of particular note are; Westport and the Irish Volunteers 1916; Westport Remembers the Men of 1916; Major John MacBride; How Major John MacBride became involved in the 1916 Rising; Eva O’Flaherty {1874-1963} and 1916 and Cumann Na mBan.
County Roscommon Historical Journal-Volume No.13
This 164-page journal was produced by the County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society. Articles of note include; Introduction to the 1916 Seminar, The imagination of an insurrection: Pádraig Pearse the quest for an authentic Ireland, 1916 and the Roscommon Country House and Brothers in Arms the story of the Neilan Brothers and the Easter Rising.
Centenary in Reflection-Siarscéal Anthology
This 118-page publication from the Siarscéal Festival in Roscommon is inspired by the events from the past 100 years through poetry, story and prose.
Kilbegnet/Ballinakill Historical Society Journal-Roscommon
A special 1916 Centenary commemoration journal with information on Creggs and the surrounding area. Includes profiles on the seven signatories of the Proclamation and the names of the local people who were members of the IRA at this time. The publication also contains memorabilia such as advertisements and announcements of everyday life at this time.
Belfast Remembers 1916
This 104-page publication was launched on Saturday 14th May 2016 by the Belfast 1916 Centenary Committee at a Centenary Dinner at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Among the articles of particular note are; Irish Volunteers Belfast; Belfast Cumann na mBan 1914-1916; Republican Dead 1916 and Belfast Connections to the Rising. There are images of the executed 16 and photographs from the 2016 Belfast Easter Parade. Signed by Gerry Adams.
1916 Belfast Heritage Trail
A 23-page booklet produced by Fáilte Feirste Thiar-Promoting West Belfast Tourism. It uncovers the story and roles of many individuals from Belfast who played a part in the 1916 Easter Rising. Fifteen granite plaques were commissioned and erected throughout the city for Eoin MacNeill, Bulmer Hobson, Winifred Carney, Joseph Campbell, Monahan Family, Corr Sisters, Seán MacEntee, Denis McCullough, Seamus Robinson, Seán MacDiarmada, Willowbank Huts, Roger Casement, Senator Joseph Connolly, Henry Osbourne and James Smith. The booklet includes a map showing the location of these plaques.
These four booklets were also published as part of a series by Fáilte Feirste Thiar-Promoting West Belfast Tourism.
Belfast and the Rising
An 8-page booklet written by Jimmy McDermot which tells the story of the Belfast Republicans and the 1916 Rising including Denis McCullough.
Winifred and George
A 12-page booklet written by Ruth Taillon which tells the story of Winifred Carney and her husband George McBride.
Athghabháil Na Teanga, Éirí Amach Na Cásca
Agus an Díchoilíniú Neamhchríochnaithe
A 12-page booklet written in Irish by Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh which translates as Language Re-Conquest, The 1916 Easter Rising and Unfinished Decolonisation.
Docker’s and Carter’s Strike Belfast 1907
A 12-page booklet written by Fergus O’Hare which tells the story of the Docker’s and Carter’s Strike in Belfast which lasted for just over four months, early May 1907 to September 1907.
Ballinascreen Remembers 1916-2016
A 30-page commemorative booklet produced by the Screen 16 Committee in County Derry to mark the unveiling of a monument on 9th October 2016 to commemorate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
This leaflet was also issued by the Screen 16 Committee in County Derry. It sets out the aims of the committee and lists the various events organised.
Our Part of the Fight
Published by the Kilmore/Drumsnat Heritage Society of County Monaghan, this booklet tells the story of local Volunteers and events; Matt Fitzpatrick, Owen Keenan and the Corcaghan Drumming. Included are black and white photographs of those involved and their memorials and also local press cuttings.
An Phoblacht-Special 1916 Centenary Edition
A 1916 Centenary Special which includes among its articles the following; Biographies of the leading men and women who took part in the Rising; Women in Struggle; Chronology of Events; a map and description of the main battles and major events and the Rising outside Dublin.
2016 National Football League Finals Programme
Includes 1916 Easter Rising content from pages 60-77; Poem “Centenary” by Tom McLoughlin, Commemorations and History Committee, The GAA and the 1916 Rising in Leinster, The GAA and the 1916 Rising in Munster, The GAA and the 1916 Rising in Connacht, The GAA and the 1916 Rising in Ulster and GAA Members who fought in the Rising.
Easter Rising Centenary Essays 1916-2016
The Moving Worlds Magazine from the University of Leeds edited by Neil Murphy. Articles of note include; Silent Exile? James Joyce and the Easter Rising; Myths surrounding the Easter Rising and the Rising as Romance.
The Rebellion in Dublin-Centenary Replica
Published by Willow Design and Publishing, this Centenary Replica was originally published in 1916 and was hand bound with twine. It contains a unique collection of photographs by the photographer T. W. Murphy.
Dublin after the Six Days Insurrection-Centenary Replica
Another Centenary Replica published by Willow Design and Publishing. Dublin after the Six Days Insurrection contains 31 photographs by T. W. Murphy which were passed for transmission abroad by the Official Press Bureau in a booklet format and includes a note from General Sir John Grenfell Maxwell, who is best known for his execution of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Reprint of the Capuchin Annual of 1966
A reprint of the 1916 commemorative pages of the 1966 Capuchin Annual produced by the South Dublin Libraries.
Hidden Pages from the 1916 Rising
Edited by Susan Hood and Elizabeth McEvoy, this 63-page publication from the Journal of the Irish Society for Archives includes among its featured articles; Some Architectural Legacies of the Revolutionary Period in Dublin; GPO Staff in 1916 and the Collective Effort of the Men and Women in County Wexford in Easter 1916.
Irish Roots Magazine-Issue No.97
This issue includes the family histories of 1916 leaders, Thomas MacDonagh, Seán Mac Diarmada, Joseph Plunkett and Éamonn Ceannt.
1916 Across the Country
This 19-page booklet entitled, “1916 Across the Country” was produced by the Local Authority Museums Network which represent the 12 Local Authority Museums across Ireland. “1916 Across the Country” is a collaborative project and exhibition between the 12 museum members and this booklet gives details on these 12 exhibitions. The contents are as follows
Carlow: Nurse Margaret Kehoe
Cavan: Francis Sheehy-Skeffington
Clare: Countess Markievicz
Cork: Archdeacon Tom Duggan
Donegal: The War Diaries of Jim Maultsaid
Dundalk: Dispatch from Seán MacDiarmada
Galway: Liam Mellows
Kerry: Treasure Map
Limerick: Plaster Inscription
Monaghan: Sorcha MacMahon
Tipperary: Champions 1916 & 2016 All Ireland
Waterford: A Stitch in Time
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers-Centenary Sale Catalogue
Four Courts Press-2016 Catalogue
The Easter Rising
A graphic novel developed by the Nerve Centre’s Creative Centuries Project charting the actions of Winifred Carney during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Blood upon the Rose-Easter 1916
This graphic novel of the 1916 Easter Rising was written and illustrated by Gerry Hunt; his father Patrick was active in the Rising. It was first published in 2009 by O’Brien’s Press. This edition published in 2016 by DMG Media Ireland came free with the Irish Mail on Sunday.
At War with the Empire
This graphic novel was also written and illustrated by Gerry Hunt. It was first published in 2012 by O’Brien’s Press. This edition came free with the Sunday World Newspaper.
Pádraig Pearse and the Easter Rising 1916
This 41-page publication part of a series from Poolbeg Press was written by Rod Smith and illustrated by Derry Dillon for young readers.
Michael Collins News
This free magazine was published for the 1916 Centenary by the Michael Collins Centre, Castleview,West Cork. The contents can be seen on the front cover.
Life in 1916 Ireland-Stories from Statistics
This 93-page booklet was published on 8th March 2016 by the Central Statistics Office to illustrate what life was like for people living in Ireland 100 years ago. It uses the statistics from the Census that took place on 2nd April 1911 such as housing, marriage, transport and farming. The Census Records are included for; Countess Constance Markievicz nee Gore-Booth, Dr. Kathleen Lynn, Kathleen Clarke nee Daly, Thomas Clarke, Pádraig Pearse and James Connolly. There are also documents from the National Archives Image Library in London regarding the events of the Rising; Sentence of Death for Countess Markievicz, Notice of the Execution of Pearse, MacDonagh and Clarke, Sentence of Death carried out on prisoners Pearse, O’Hanrahan, Plunkett and Daly and Disturbances in Dublin: executions to cease until further notice. I also have a copy of the Irish version of this booklet; “An Saol in Éirinn sa bhliain 1916.”
A bookmark and two A5 cards for the English and Irish versions of “Life in 1916 Ireland-Stories from Statistics.”
Life in 1916 Ireland-Stories from Statistics Agriculture
The Central Statistics Office also published this 41-page booklet on agriculture using data from many sources including historical documents, official reports and statistics from the Famine to 1916.
Life in 1916 Ireland-Stories from Statistics
A booklet of Powerpoint Tables which illustrate what life was like for people living in Ireland 100 years ago compared to data available today. Also includes the Census Returns for James Connolly, Micheal O’Hanrahan, Tomás Mac Curtáin, Terence MacSwiney, Francis Sheehy Skeffington, Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, Jennie Wyse Power and Constance Markievicz.
Seven Signatories
This 112-page book by Paul Gorry traces the family histories of the seven signatories of the Proclamation.
Scotland and the Easter Rising
This book examines the Scottish dimension to the events of 1916 and it’s continued resonance in Scotland today.
We Will Rise Again: Ireland, Scotland and the Easter Rising
This publication of 189-pages was produced by the Scotland 1916 Rising Centenary Committee. Chapters of note include; The Fire of Revolt-From Clydeside to Dublin’s GPO; Biographical Dictionary for the Members of A Company; Irish Volunteers and Cumann na mBan; Irish Internees in Scottish Prison’s; Liam Mellows and Glasgow; Remembering the Rising in Scotland; James Connolly and Scotland and Margaret Skinnider-A Modest Revolutionary.
Farming and Country Life 1916
This 264-page book is a collection of forty essays covering the 1916 Rising in Galway from the National event hosted by Teagasc on the 10th and 11th June 2016 at the Mellows Campus in Athenry.
None of the Literary Type
An 84-page booklet by Brian Hanley on Liam Mellows and his role in the Galway Easter Rising 1916 and on National politics 1918-1922. It was published by Teagasc in Oak Park, Carlow.
Proclaiming A Republic-Ireland 1916 and the National Collection
A 299-page illustrated book by Darragh Gannon that evolved from the National Museum of Ireland exhibition.
Easter Widows
Written by Sinéad McCoole, it tells the story of Kathleen Daly, Maud Gonne, Lillie Reynolds, Fanny O’Brennan, Agnes Hickey, Grace Gifford and Muriel Gifford. Signed by the author.
Irish Marxist Review-Issue No.14
Featured articles include; The 1916 Rising: Myth and Reality; The Irish Working Class and the War of Independence and Women in the Irish Revolution.
Eason & Son 1916 Commemoration Presentation Pack
This presentation pack launched on 22nd March 2016 contains Eason letters, reproductions of photographs, souvenir booklet and a CD “Children of 1916” by Declan O’Rourke.
Seven Lives for Liberty
A programme for the production of “Seven Lives for Liberty” by Frank Allen and Jimmy Connolly Heron held on Friday 9th December 2016 at Liberty Hall Theatre to mark the closing of the Centenary Year.
1916 An Unfinished Struggle
A 52-page publication edited by Aidan Lambert and issued by the National Graves Association, Dublin to coincide with the rededication of the 1916 memorial and grave site in the St. Paul´s Section of Glasnevin Cemetery on 24th April 2016. It includes a history of the National Graves Association by Eva O´Cathaoir, a history of the St. Paul´s Plot in Glasnevin Cemetery and a history of Easter Week, the executions and a 1916 Roll of Honour. Other articles include; Birth of the Irish Republic by Robert Ballagh; Jeremiah O´Donovan Rossa by Dr. Shane Kenna; History of the 1916 Proclamation by Michael Kenny; The Moore Street Campaign by Matt Doyle and the GAA and the 1916 Rising by Marc Mac Raghnaill.
Archaeology Ireland-Autumn 2016/Issue No.117
The publication includes Moore Street:The Final Show Down and the Archaeology of 1916 by Franc Myles which describes an above-ground archaeological project on North King Street.
Sligo Field Club 1916-2016 Commemoration
A booklet produced by the Sligo Field Club for a conference entitled “Ireland’s Women:Revolution and Remembrance” held between Friday 13th May 2016 and Sunday 15th May 2016 at Lissadell House, Sligo. In the Conference Chair was Olivia O’Leary, journalist and broadcaster and lectures were given by Dr. Laura McAtackney, Dr. Eve Morrison, Dr. Sonja Tiernan, Dr. Mary McAuliffe, Dr. Margaret Ward, Dr. Lauren Addington and Anne Haverty. On the Sunday, talks were given on local man Pat McDermott who participated in the Rising and the impact on the Anglo Irish community in the North West of Ireland. The conference hosted two plays; “Cathleen Ni Houlihan” and “Broken Glory” and also included a travelling exhibition from the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland on Countess Markievicz and her sister Eva Gore-Booth.
Law Society Gazette-April 2016
This magazine from the Law Society has the following 1916 content; “The Quiet Man” by Lorcan Roche which tells the story of Dublin solicitor William Corrigan who fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and an article on “Relative” a public exhibition on Benburb Street, Dublin to commemorate the Four Courts Volunteers who participated in the 1916 Easter Rising and their living relatives.
1916-2016 Relatives Association
Clontarf Town Hall Commemoration
A 4-page booklet produced by the 1916-2016 Relatives Association for an event held on 16th January 2016 at the Clontarf Town Hall to commemorate the final meeting of the Supreme Council of the IRB which was held here 100 years ago and at which the date for the Rising was set for Easter Sunday 23rd April 1916. Also a reproduction of a part of the song-sheet that was sold by friends of Peadar Kearney as a fundraiser when he was out of work after an injury. It was distributed with the booklet at this event.
Connections-Revenue and 1916
This 50-page booklet was produced by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Dublin Castle and tells the story of Bulmer Hobson the forgotten revolutionary who worked for the Revenue Commissioners from 1924 to 1948.
The Finest Men Alive: Documents of Imprisonment and Protest 1916-1917
A 72-page catalogue from the UCD Archives for the on-line exhibition “The Finest Men Alive: Documents of Imprisonment and Protest 1916-1917 which was launched on 29th June 2017. The exhibition marks the 100th Anniversary of Lloyd George’s general amnesty of June 1917 which saw the release of the remaining Irish prisoners in British jails following the 1916 Easter Rising. The collections include officially issued prison notebooks, secret communications, diaries and Christmas and Patrick’s Day cards. There is also correspondence with family and friends or fellow republicans.
Prison Service News-1916 Commemoration
An illustrated 23-page magazine from the Irish Prison Service highlighting their contribution to the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
The Story of Thomas Kent
This booklet from the Irish Prison Service tells the story of Thomas Kent.
Irish National Congress News-April 2016
This 12-page newsletter was issued in April 2016 by the Irish National Congress and includes contributions from artist Robert Ballagh, Oisín McElvaney, Daltún Ó Ceallaigh, Fergal Mac Aogáin, Anne McCloskey and Paul McGuill.
1916 Birth Pangs of a Nation: Spring 2016-Volume 417
This 137-page booklet is a publication of the Irish Jesuits. Contents include; Dark Liturgy, Dark Praxis the 1916 Rising, 1916 and What it Means Today, The Church and the Easter Rising and Alfred O’Rahilly: Creative Revolutionary.
Local History Journal-Vol.21 2016
This 162-page journal was published by the Federation of Local History Societies. Articles include; Tyrone Man’s Mission from America to Save the 1916 Rising by Johnny Dooher, The Kildare Men who Marched to the GPO by Brian McCabe, Ashbourne 1916-2016 by Anne Kavanagh, 1916 Centenary Commemoration in Bantry by Angela O’Donovan and O’Donovan Rossa Casket by John Hennessy.
Ireland of the Welcomes-Vol.65 No.3 May/June 2016
Published by Harmonia LTD, the magazine includes the following Easter Rising content; Ireland Rising-The Story of the 1916 Rebellion by Carissa Casey, Portraits of 1916-Illustrations by the artist David Rooney and Cycle of Life in which Leon O’Cathasaigh imagines the World of a 1916 Volunteer.
A further selection of my Irish Collectables and Memorabilia which is a work in progress can be viewed here
Remembering The 1916 Rising 