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.

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.

Henry Street, Dublin, looking towards Nelson's Pillar, after bombardment

Sackville Street, Dublin, showing ruins of Hotel Metropole and G.P.O. after bombardment

After the insurrection: corner of Bachelor's Walk and Lr. Sackville Street, which commanded O'Connell Bridge

Irish rebellion May 1916: the interior of the ballroom, Imperial Hotel, Dublin, after the siege

Henry Street, Dublin, showing side of G.P.O. after the bombardment

Interior Coliseum Theatre, Dublin, after bombardment

Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: smoking ruins on the side of the Liffey, Dublin

Irish rebellion May 1916: Talbot Street, Dublin, held against a rebel charge. Picture taken under fire

After the insurrection: ruins of Eden Quay

View of the Four Courts façade across the Liffey from Merchants' Quay by W.D. Hogan. Building shows damage, mainly broken windows in the cupola. The republican flag is flying from the roof; a truck is blocking the entrance to the east courtyard.

Irish rebellion May 1916: Henry Street, Dublin, after the shelling of the rebels

View of the Four Courts façade by W.D. Hogan from Merchants' Quay. Building shows damage, mainly broken windows; windows in cupola blocked with sandbags; the republican flag is flying; a truck is blocking the entrance to the east courtyard; debris and sandbags outside the entrance to the west courtyard. (Date stamped 18 July).

Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: D.B.C. Sackville Street, Dublin

Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: Liberty Hall, Dublin

Exterior of G.P.O. after evacuation, showing broken flag-post from which Republican flag was flown

Irish rebellion May 1916: Liberty Hall, Dublin, the rebel headquarters, after the storming

Postcard showing Liberty Hall with a banner hanging from the upper story which says 'James Connolly Murdered May 12th 1916'.

Sackville Street, Dublin, showing ruins of D.B.C. restaurant after bombardment

Sinn Fein rebellion: D.B.C. Sackville Street, Dublin. Before and after

Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: inside the General Post Office, Dublin

Irish rebellion May 1916: The General Post Office, Dublin (rebel headquarters) destroyed

Sackville Street, Dublin (Abbey Street corner) after the bombardment