Labour Commission at Misses Ryans' farm, near Limerick Junction


A group of people standing in a farmyard with the ruins of a burned out cottage in the background. The caption reads ‘Labour Commission at Misses Ryans' farm, near Limerick Junction' (county Tipperary).

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The Four Courts façade: view across Liffey from Merchants' Quay


Trams are passing in front of the building on Inns Quay and people are strolling by in the foreground.

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A group of Irish Free State Army soldiers firing artillery on the Four Courts


The photograph is probably by W.D. Hogan. One soldier is in the process of firing, the others stand at some distance mainly with their ears covered. (Similar photograph published in Michael Hopkinson's Green against Green (1988) with the following caption: ‘The opening shots of the Civil War, fired from Free State 18 pound field artillery supplied by the British Government. The gun was stationed at the junction of Bridge Street and Usher's Quay, just across the Liffey from the Four Courts'.

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Interior of a building which has been completely gutted by fire


The steel girders have remained largely intact.

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Burned out terraced houses in Antigua Street


Photograph of burned out terraced houses in Antigua Street which had been destroyed in rioting on 17 April; the accompanying Publicity Department information states that the houses were looted, burned and completely destroyed. “Only the bare walls remain”.

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Michael Collins addressing a small group of hurlers


Photograph of Michael Collins addressing a small group of hurlers and other team members, some of whom are wearing Kilkenny jerseys; they are in the middle of a playing pitch at a match.

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The funeral of Arthur Griffith passing along O'Connell Street from O'Connell Bridge


Photograph by the Topical Press Agency, London, possibly of the funeral of Arthur Griffith passing along O'Connell Street from O'Connell Bridge; a horse drawn hearse is flanked by members of the Irish Free State Army and is followed by members of the clergy and by other horse drawn vehicles; a large number of people line the street.

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Irish Free State Army soldiers standing at a building which has suffered artillery damage


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of a group of Irish Free State Army soldiers standing at a building which has suffered artillery damage and which they may have just captured; masonry is lying around from a breached wall; a group of civilians consisting of men and small boys stand and look on in curiosity; the soldiers are standing at ease but one is posing with a revolver in his hand.

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A group of men and women walking, including Ernest Blythe and Harry Boland


Photograph of a group of four men including Ernest Blythe, Harry Boland, and Eamonn Duggan walking purposefully along; most are carrying coats over their arms and they seem to be accompanied by their wives.

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Two men, possibly leaving 10 Downing Street


Press photograph by the Daily Mirror of two men (probably Eamonn Duggan and George Gavan Duffy), possibly leaving 10 Downing Street; a policeman is standing on duty.

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A man in a bowler hat with a cigar paying a taxi man


Press photograph by the Daily Mirror of a man in a bowler hat with a cigar paying a taxi man, possibly outside 10 Downing Street; a policeman looks on in a quizzical manner.

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Two men looking out of the window of a cab


Press photograph by the Daily Sketch of Erskine Childers and Eamonn Duggan looking out of the window of a cab.

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An Irish Free State Army personnel carrier containing two soldiers and a machine gun


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of an Irish Free State Army personnel carrier containing two soldiers and a machine gun; a group of soldiers is congregating in the background and a young boy is watching the photographer.

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Irish Free State Army officers and men standing beside a personnel carrier


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of a group of Irish Free State Army officers and men standing beside a personnel carrier; the group is standing at ease, relaxed and smiling; the officers possibly include Eoin O'Duffy, Michael Brennan, Bearra O'Brien, Fionán Lynch, and W. R. E. Murphy.

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Trucks passing by a barricade on a bridge over a river


Photograph of two trucks passing by a barricade on a bridge over a river; both trucks are carrying Irish Free State Army soldiers although the lead truck contains at least one civilian and household furniture; a group of soldiers and civilians standing beside the bridge are watching the progress of the first truck which is being driven cautiously; a pony and trap is waiting behind the blockade, presumably to follow the trucks.

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A man in civilian clothes offering cigarettes to Irish Free State Army soldiers in a truck


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of a man in civilian clothes (not unlike Michael Collins?) reaching up with cigarettes to Irish Free State Army soldiers in a (spirit merchant's) truck; civilians are watching; two of the soldiers are wearing their caps back to front.

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Irish Free State Army soldiers at the rear of an army mobile canteen


Photograph of a group of Irish Free State Army soldiers at the rear of an army mobile canteen; one is holding a mug, possibly of milk, two others are standing in the canteen guarding it with rifles; the remaining soldiers are standing at ease. Two substantial buildings are visible to the left and in the distance.

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A truck containing Irish Free State soldiers and a mattress, driven by a man in civilian dress


Photograph of a truck containing Irish Free State soldiers and a mattress, driven by a man in civilian dress, which may have just completed the crossing of the bridge; a group of small boys is seated and standing on the wall of a river; many are waving their hats in jubilation; one little boy is barefoot, another is wearing a school uniform and is holding his school bag; other soldiers and an army vehicle are visible in the distance on the bridge.

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A burned out and possibly looted shop


Photograph of a burned out and possibly looted shop; a member of the Special Constabulary is standing guard outside it and a Union Jack is fluttering overhead; two other policemen are standing to the left of the shop.

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Four men laid out on a series of tables


Photograph of four men laid out on a series of tables (in a makeshift mortuary?); some of them might be soldiers although one man is clearly quite elderly; one sustained a head wound; their hands are folded on their chests.

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Members of a medical corps tending the leg of a wounded man


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of three Irish Free State Army soldiers, two members of a medical corps, tending the leg of a wounded man; one soldier is supporting the man's head; the wounded man is dressed in civilian clothes but is possibly wearing a gun belt.

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A group of men in civilian clothes and others in medical corps uniform outside a building drinking tea and smoking


Photograph by W.D. Hogan of a group of men in civilian clothes and others in medical corps uniform outside a building drinking tea and smoking.

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A man lying with closed eyes in a bed


Photograph of a man (possibly dead or wounded) lying with closed eyes in a bed. His nose is bandaged.

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Interior of a house showing damage to the walls, furnishings, and a statue


Photograph of the interior of a house showing damage to the walls, furnishings and to a statue.

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