This collection of essays and research papers offers valuable historical context on key events and periods, such as the Great Famine and the transportation of Irish convicts to Australia.
Insights to the collections
These resources offer guidance to researchers navigating the vast collections, providing insights into the types of records available and their research value. This is especially useful for students, historians, and genealogists.
Educational resources for Irish history
In addition to their historical significance, these essays serve as valuable educational resources that enhance the learning and teaching of Irish history. They cover a diverse range of topics, from medieval plea rolls to the history of medicine in Ireland.
Encouraging research
By providing access to these resources, the National Archives ensures that important historical information is available to everyone. This approach promotes lifelong learning and encourages further research by shedding light on lesser-known aspects of Irish history and opening up new research possibilities.
Articles
- ‘The medieval Irish plea rolls – an introduction’ by Philomena Connolly
- ‘Sources in the National Archives for researching the Great Famine’ by Marianne Cosgrave, Rena Lohan and Tom Quinlan (parts 1 and 2)
- ‘Hospital records in the National Archives of Ireland’ by Brian Donnelly
- ‘Some unusual sources for the history of medicine in the National Archives of Ireland’ by Aideen Ireland
- ‘The Rebellion Papers’ by Deirdre Lindsay
- The Ireland-Australia transportation database (and pdf version) and an article by Rena Lohan, ‘Sources in the National Archives for research into the transportation of Irish convicts to Australia (1791-1853)’
- ‘The archives of the Office of Public Works and their value as a source for local history’ by Rena Lohan
- ‘Ferreting Out Evil – the records of the Committee on Evil Literature’ by Tom Quinlan
- ‘The Registered Papers of the Chief Secretary’s Office’ by Tom Quinlan (see also the CSORP website)
- Anna Haslam’s contribution to the cause of women’s rights in Ireland by Mary Cullen