This collection consists of files relating to Irish Lights during World War I, and the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, covering the period 1914-1931. The files contain reports, letters and telegrams from Lightkeepers and other Irish Lights personnel around the coast; correspondence with the government and state bodies including the British Army and Navy, members of Dail Eireann and the new Departments of the State; and instructions, memoranda and official documents issued to Irish Lights by Government Departments and State bodies. Topics covered include reducing or extinguishing lights ; submarine sightings and attacks ; rescue of shipwrecked crews; and raids on lighthouses.

File contains reports from Michael Polly, Principal Keeper Dunmore East, and J. Connolly, Assistant Keeper, of sighting several ships sunk in the area having been torpedoed or struck mines. Also included are details or crews being landed in Dunmore East.

File contains reports from W. Eager, Principal Keeper Hook Tower, of sighting several Patrol Boats sunk in the area having struck mines. Also included are details of a large Barque torpedoed and sunk on 29 April 1917.

File contains reports from Henry Thomas Murphy, Principal Keeper Mine Head, and Henry Hammond, Principal Keeper, of submarine sightings and attacks on ships in the area.

File contains letters from R. J. Duffy and J. Ryan, Principal Keepers Galley Head. Included are details of: reporting to Coastguard re lifeboats from torpedoed vessel SS 'Arabic' (August 1915) ; reports of dead bodies of two women washed ashore from 'Arabic' disaster (October 1915) ; report of cargo steamer sunk (September 1916) ; reports of Danger Signals flown by boats in distress (October 1917 and March 1918).

A special edition of the newspaper of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force (1st Battalion), published on the Troopship Afric, carrying reports on the war in Europe.

File contains letter from John Hamilton, Principal Keeper Sligo, reporting sighting of submarine (June 1917).

File contains report of Obstruction to Navigation in Tralee Bay. Further includes reports of the sinking of a Norwegian Steamer (April 1916), and newspaper cuttings re seizure of arms in Tralee Bay and arrest of Sinn Fein Volunteers (24 April 1916).

File contains letter and telegram from, A. O'Leary, Assistant Keeper Straw Island, reporting dead body of a woman washed ashore believed to be from the 'Lusitania'.

File contains letters from J. Glanville, Principal Keeper Mutton Island, reporting dates Mutton Island Light and Margaretta Buoy Light extinguished and lighted.

File contains letter from W. Glanville, Principal Keeper Kilcredaun, reporting Patrol Boats mine sweeping in vicinity of Station (June 1917).

File contains report from J. Rowlands, Commander of SS 'Ierne', of assistance rendered to SS 'Arlington Court' by towing sinking vessel into Berehaven.

File contains letters from John F. Connell, Principal Keeper Scattery Island, with observations on boats in the vicinity of Station and report of sinking of SS 'Fulgent'.

File contains letters and telegrams from J. J. Sweeney, James O'Connor, and A. J. Hamilton, Assistant Keepers Mizen Head, and T. P. Murphy, Principal Keeper. Included are details of: instructions from Admiralty re reporting submarines or suspicious vessels ; reports of submarine sightings ; rewards for reporting submarines ; instructions to screen all Lights at the Station.

File contains report from J. Rowlands, Commander of SS 'Ierne', of rescue of Crew Norwegian SS 'Storstad'. The SS 'Ierne' picked up a waterlogged lifeboat containing Chief Officer and 13 Crew and landed them at Valentia.

File contains letters from H. Crowley, Principal Keeper Broadhaven, reporting sighting of suspicious object (May 1915) and sinking of SS 'Aranmore', torpedoed by German submarine (March 1916).

File contains letters from Thomas F. Ryan, Principal Keeper Blackhead, with details of: ships torpedoed and sunk near Station (February 1915 and December 1917) ; actions taken in reporting Enemy submarine (May 1918).

File contains list of Crew and Officers on SS 'Alexandra' granted Admiralty Award for sinking mine in Sligo Bay on 15 December 1917. Includes report from R. C. Hill, Commander, re receipt of cheques.

The representative newspaper of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force (1st Battalion), published on the Troopship Afric. Regular articles include: amusing anecdotes in "The Troopers' Rendezvous", notifications of the Battalion Commander, "From the Air" wireless messages, and the "Poets' Corner". This issue also includes an article on the climate of the tropics and a report on two deaths on board the Euripides.

The representative newspaper of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force (1st Battalion), published on the Troopship Afric. Regular articles include: amusing anecdotes in "The Troopers' Rendezvous", notifications of the Battalion Commander, "From the Air" wireless messages, and the "Poets' Corner". This issue also includes reports on the engagement with the German warship Emden.

The representative newspaper of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force (1st Battalion), published on the Troopship Afric. Regular articles include: amusing anecdotes in "The Troopers' Rendezvous", notifications of the Battalion Commander, "From the Air" wireless messages, and the "Poets' Corner". This issue also includes an appreciation of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and reports on boxing and wrestling matches.

The representative newspaper of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force (1st Battalion), published on the Troopship Afric. Regular articles include: amusing anecdotes in "The Troopers' Rendezvous" and notifications of the Battalion Commander. This issue also includes a commentary on the Sabbath service at sea and reports on company drill competitions.

The representative newspaper of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force (1st Battalion), published on the Troopship Afric. Regular articles include: amusing anecdotes in "The Troopers' Rendezvous", notifications of the Battalion Commander, "From the Air" wireless messages, and the "Poets' Corner". This issue also includes a report on the R.M.S. Osterley as it passed by the Afric.

The representative newspaper of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force (1st Battalion), published on the Troopship Afric. Regular articles include: amusing anecdotes in "The Troopers' Rendezvous", notifications of the Battalion Commander, "From the Air" wireless messages, and the "Poets' Corner". This issue also includes a piece on the Red Sea and a report on the finals of the boxing tournament.