1916 Rising Postcards


Part of UCD Library's Curran Collection, most of these postcards were published in 1916 in the immediate aftermath of the Insurrection. They provide an excellent contemporary pictorial record of the damage to the city; one showing a “before and after” photograph of Sackville (O'Connell) Street. Some are reproductions of “under fire” photos taken by the Daily Sketch photographer and published by Easons. Other series were produced by Hely's and Coleman's publishers. The collection contains 37 distinct postcards (as well as duplicates) collected by Constantine Curran.

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Desmond FitzGerald Photographs


This collection of photographic prints forms part of the papers of Desmond FitzGerald (P80). The majority of theses photographs arise out of the Civil War but other smaller series relate to the aftermath of the Easter Rising and to the War of Independence. There are also other series of army portraits and of historical occasions photographs.

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Unidentified building


Unidentified building, possibly a music building for St. Columba's College in Rathfarnham.

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Façade of a four storey prison


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of the façade of a four storey prison; the windows of three floors are barred and what appears to be a cat is peering in through one; a yard encased by barbed wire is in the foreground (date stamped 25 July).

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Carrisbrook House


Carrisbrook House, Ballsbridge, constructed by G. & T. Crampton in 1968. The architects were McDonnell & Dixon.

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Sound Systems Limited


Sound Systems Limited, constructed by G. & T. Crampton in approximately the 1970s.

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Irish Times, Fleet Street


Irish Times, Fleet Street, works by G. & T. Crampton were carried out in 1948-1953. The building no longer exists.

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Creamery at hospital, Labour Commission's visit


A group of people standing outside some buildings most of which have been destroyed by fire. A church tower is in the background. The caption reads ‘Creamery at hospital. Labour Commission's visit'.

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Gutted interior of a building


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of the gutted interior of a building; the interior consists of a mass of twisted metal; through the breached walls a more imposing building, also damaged, is visible (possibly the mezzanine storage treasury of the Public Record Office although the window apertures are church-like).

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Interior of a house showing extensive damage


Photograph of the interior of a house showing extensive damage to its internal walls and with part of its furnishings, including a bed, lying on the ground.

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Interior of a house showing extensive damage


Photograph of the interior of a house showing extensive damage to its walls and bits of furnishings, including an iron bedstead, lying in a jumbled mass.

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Interior of a substantial building which has been completely gutted by fire


Photograph of the interior of a substantial building which has been completely gutted by fire; it seems to have consisted of four floors over a basement.

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A boy with bare feet standing on the window ledge of a burned out house


Photograph of a boy with bare feet standing on the window ledge of a completely burned out house.

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A barricade across a cobbled street


Photograph of a barricade across a cobbled street consisting of an assortment of farm machinery, barbed wire, a cart with the legend T McGrath and a barrel bearing the name Pierce; a large group of onlookers stands in the background outside a shop called J. O'Donnell and Co, City Saddlery; people are looking out of upper windows; a badly damaged building is just visible on the left.

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Ruins of a building showing the remains of two floors


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of the ruins of a building showing the remains of two floors; internal walls have been largely destroyed; extensive debris including bricks and wooden beams are lying around in addition to a substantial quantity of granite blocks, possibly from the outside wall.

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Interior of a prison showing three floors


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of the interior of a prison showing three floors, two with mezzanine catwalks outside the cells; the cell doors are open and the ground is littered with mattresses and blankets (date stamped 25 July).

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Two men in makeshift uniform contemplating the ruins of some machinery


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of two men in makeshift uniform contemplating the ruins of some machinery; one carries a pistol; the wall of the room shows extensive damage from gunfire.

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Interior of a room containing debris and bits of metal


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of the interior of a room containing debris and bits of metal.

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A little boy holding a sword and scabbard


Photograph of a little boy, barefoot and in very ragged clothes, holding a sword and scabbard. The ruins of an imposing house are in the background; a woman in a shawl and a child are walking past the remains of the entrance.

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Scotch House office development, Burgh Quay


Scotch House office development, 6-7 Burgh Quay, constructed by G. & T. Crampton in 1982. The building was also known as Aviation House.

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Microsoft Dublin


Microsoft Operations Centre, Sandyford, renovations by by G. & T. Crampton in 1985-1986. The architects for these works were Brian O'Halloran & Associates. The building no longer exists.

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New office building for Esso Petroleum Co. (Ireland) Ltd., Stillorgan


New office building for Esso Petroleum Company (Ireland) Ltd., Stillorgan, constructed by G. & T. Crampton in 1960. The architect was J. E. Collins. The building may no longer exist.

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Canada House, St. Stephen's Green, replacement of cladding


Canada House, 65-68 St Stephen's Green, after refurbishment works by G. & T. Crampton in 1988. The architects of these works were Burke-Kennedy Doyle. This building no longer exists.

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Green Properties, office development St. Stephen's Green


Office development for Green Properties, St. Stephen's Green, constructed by G. & T. Crampton, possibly in the 1970s.

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