The National Archives of Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries website covers key events in Irish history from 1912 to 1923.

This era includes the 1913 Lockout, World War I, the 1916 Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War.

It provides free access to materials which show the country’s journey through a turbulent, transformative time. It is a valuable resource for those interested in Irish history.

 

On this website, you can explore:

  • Chief Secretary’s Office, Crime Branch: Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP) Movement of Extremists June 1915: Daily reports on the movements and associations of pro-independence suspects from 29 May 1915 to 20 April 1916.
  • Property Losses (Ireland) Committee: Digitized files (PLIC/1) of 6,567 applications for compensation for damage to buildings and personal property during the 1916 Easter Rising.
  • 1916 Court Martial Files: Detail the trials, evidence, and statements of leaders like Patrick Pearse, James Connolly, Thomas Clarke, Seán Mac Diarmada, Joseph Plunkett, Éamonn Ceannt, and Thomas MacDonagh.