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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UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy Historic Dublin Slide Collection


Selection of 35mm slides from the collection of the School of Art History and Cultural Policy, focusing on the architecture of Dublin from the middle ages to the 20th century. The collection features images of significant buildings, houses, and decorative interiors throughout the city, with a particular focus on views of the city’s Georgian fabric.

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Domestic Architecture of Georgian Dublin Collection


Selection of 35mm slides from the collection of the School of Art History and Cultural Policy, focusing on the domestic architecture of eighteenth-century Dublin.

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Savoy Cinema Album


An album of photographs recording the construction of the Savoy Cinema, O'Connell Street, Dublin and its appearance on completion.

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


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

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Irish rebellion May 1916: soldiers holding a Dublin street


Irish rebellion May 1916: soldiers holding a Dublin street

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


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

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After the insurrection: ruins of Eden Quay


After the insurrection: ruins of Eden Quay

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


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

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


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

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


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

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Sinn Fein rebellion: corner of Sackville Street, Dublin. Before and after


Sinn Fein rebellion: corner of Sackville Street, Dublin. Before and after

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Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: wrecked shops in Sackville Street, Dublin


Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: wrecked shops in Sackville Street, Dublin

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Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: Sackville Street, Dublin


Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: Sackville Street, Dublin

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The insurrection in Dublin: armoured motor car in Bachelor's Walk


The insurrection in Dublin: armoured motor car in Bachelor's Walk

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


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

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After the insurrection: burning ruins in Upper Sackville Street


After the insurrection: burning ruins in Upper Sackville Street

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Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: corner of Sackville Street, Dublin


Sinn Fein rebellion, 1916: corner of Sackville Street, Dublin

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Irish rebellion May 1916: Sackville Street in flames. A photograph taken by a "Daily Sketch" photographer under fire


Irish rebellion May 1916: Sackville Street in flames. A photograph taken by a "Daily Sketch" photographer under fire

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Merrion Square: view of south side from middle of square


Merrion Square: view of south side from middle of square

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Mount Street Upper: detail of stepped crescent


Mount Street Upper: detail of stepped crescent

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North Great George's Street: view towards Belvedere House


North Great George's Street: view towards Belvedere House

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


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

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O'Connell Bridge and quays Dublin: before and after "Sinn Fein Rebellion"


O'Connell Bridge and quays Dublin: before and after "Sinn Fein Rebellion"

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