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.

A collection of material related to the Easter Rising 1916 from the IBVM (Loreto) Institute & Irish Province Archives, including contemporaneous accounts of the Rising as observed by the Loreto Sisters at St Stephen’s Green Dublin and Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham. The material is collated from three separate Loreto archival collections: the community archives of Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham; Loreto College, 53 St Stephen’s Green; and M. Michael Corcoran IBVM, Superior General 1888 – 1918. The collection comprises of two manuscript community annals, a military permit, picture postcards from Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham and Loreto College, 53 St Stephen’s Green, and a typed letter from M. Michael Corcoran IBVM, Superior General 1888 – 1918.

Fitzgerald, Inch.

Fitzgerald, Inch.

Photograph of reception and presentation on Michael Tierney's retirement as President of UCD: Mrs. Oliver Fitzgerald, James Malachy O'Connor and Oliver Fitzgerald.

Group of men examining the gutted interior of a building. Caption reads ‘Labour Commission. Interior of creamery, Ballymacelligott' (county Kerry). See also P80/PH/15.

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'.

A group of men viewing the gutted interior of an imposing entrance hall surrounded by debris. The caption reads ‘Labour Commission and Cork LCC, Town Hall, Cork'.

Unfocused photograph of a group of Irish Free State Army soldiers on the point of firing artillery near the Four Courts; two soldiers stand at some distance from the gun from which smoke is emitting.

A number of civilians (and a tram driver?) looking at the remains of a burned out tram. The caption reads ‘Patrick Street, Cork, Monday morning after burning' (by Auxiliaries and Black and Tans on 11 December 1920?). Premises in background include James Mangan Ltd, Tivoli Restaurant and a tobacconist's shop. One little boy is smiling broadly at the camera.

Photograph of a large group of Irish Free State Army soldiers and civilians posing in what appears to be a street between two buildings, or the yard of an institution; some are seated, others stand; two men in white aprons and coats stand at the back of the group; none of the soldiers carry weapons.

Photograph taken on board ship of two Irish Free State Army officers deep in conversation; a sailor looks on; a quayside and buildings (in county Cork?) are visible in the distance.

Photograph taken from on board ship of a coastline with buildings in the foreground (in county Cork?).

Possibly the creamery in Ballymacelligott, county Kerry. The roof has collapsed at one end and the interior has been gutted; a water tank is lying on the grass outside; a sign on the side of the building which is partially fire-damaged reads: ‘The Ballymacelligott Cooperative Agricultural…'.

Façade of a burned out house at Kilmichael, county Cork. The interior has been gutted and the roof has collapsed. A hen is standing outside the house. Sheets of corrugated iron lie around the ground from what was originally the porch. The caption reads ‘House smashed by Aux[illiaries] after Kilmichael ambush (right on spot of ambush)'.

Photograph of a large, jubilant group of Irish Free State Army soldiers and civilians running along what appears to be a side street between two buildings or the yard of an institution; all look very happy; many have upstretched arms and are waving hats and caps at the cameraman; there is an air of liberation; none of the soldiers carry weapons; some women and men in white aprons stand at the side and in the background looking on.

Photograph of Irish Free State Army members in defensive positions on board ship. The railings have been partially fortified with sandbags. A headland is visible in the distance and most of the soldiers are scrutinising it through binoculars.

Three quarter length portrait of General Eoin O'Duffy, GOC, South Western Command, in Irish Free State Army uniform; he is standing beside an open window looking out at a river.

Photograph of a terraced houses (in the Marrowbone area of North Belfast?); a group of people has congregated in the distance; the cobbled street is strewn with litter.

Three quarter length portrait of General Richard Mulcahy, Chief of Staff, Irish Free State Army, in uniform.

Full length portrait of General Richard Mulcahy, Chief of Staff, Irish Free State Army, in uniform.

Photograph of burned out terraced houses in Antigua Street which had been destroyed in rioting on 17 April; second copy of the photograph has been defined in pen, possibly for publication.

Photograph of a terraced house (in the Marrowbone area of North Belfast?); both the door and the downstairs front windows have been badly damaged.

Photograph of burned out terraced houses in Saunderson Street which had been destroyed in rioting on 17 April; second copy of the photograph has been defined in pen, possibly for publication.