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As well as membership listings, Nominal Rolls also occasionally contain other documents such as this newspaper cutting regarding the trial in August 1921 of IRA members arrested in Scotland. (RO603A Scottish Brigade Newspaper)

Understanding the IRA Nominal Rolls
13.05.2026

An archival exploration of the sister series of the Brigade Activity Reports.
RO/2 – First Battalion, Dublin 1 Brigade

Research snapshot: The IRA Nominal Rolls series in MSPC
13.05.2026

An archival exploration of the sister series of the Brigade Activity Reports.
1 Cork Brigade, 1 Bn, G Coy - 11 July 1921 and 1 July 1922

Coming soon! A New Search for the Nominal Rolls
05.05.2026

Coming Soon!
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NOW LIVE! New MSPC 1916 action map
09.04.2026

1916 action sites map
Comdt Ayiotis and Flt Sgt Perkins (retd.)

Donation of Uniforms from the Perkins Collection
04.12.2025

A generous donation from the personal collection of Flight Sergeant James Perkins
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Temporary Reading Room Closure and Service Interruption, 15th to 26th September (inclusive)
09.09.2025

Temporary Reading Room Closure, 15th to 26th September (inclusive)
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Military Archives Aerial Photography Project
19.05.2025

The Military Archives had partnered with the National Collection of Aerial Photography to preserve and digitise our extensive collection of aerial…
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Online release of fatalities roll for the National Army in 1922 and 1923.
23.01.2025

This ceremonial roll, also available to view in Glasnevin Cemetery, has now been uploaded onto this site.
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New MSPC Release - 31 October 2024
30.10.2024

The October release is the 17th release from the Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection
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An Enchanted Exploration of the Military Archives
11.07.2024

An Enchanted Exploration of the Military Archives was created by animators Joe Coveney and John O'Connell of Studio 9, Dublin.
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Our New Website Launches Today!
10.07.2024

We're delighted to announce that phase one of our new website has gone live!
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Civil War Historical Conference
29.08.2022

The Military Archives and the Military History Society of Ireland will host a Civil War historical conference, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 September 2022.…
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60th Anniversary of the Battle of Jadotville, 13-17 September, 1961
13.09.2021

Today, 13th September, 2021, marks the 60th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Jadotville.
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Artist-in-Residence Programme
23.04.2021

The Military Archives is delighted to announce that we will be partnering with Studio 9 (principled by Joe Coveney and John O’Connell) as our…
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Artist-in-Residence Programme - Military Archives
22.02.2021

The Military Archives is the official place of deposit for the archival records of the Irish Defence Forces.
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Military Service Pensions Collection May 2024 Release
10.11.2020

The May 2024 release is the 16th release from the Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection.
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Christmas and New Year 2019/2020
19.12.2019

The Military Archives Reading Room is now closed for the Christmas period and public services will resume on Tuesday 7th January 2020.
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Launch of the book "Badges and Insignia of the Irish Defence Forces"
22.10.2019

This afternoon the Military Archives proudly hosted the launch of ‘Badges and Insignia of the Irish Defence Forces’ by Flight Sergeant James G.…
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The Collins Papers Online Release
14.10.2019

In response to the ongoing Decade of Centenaries and increased public interest in accessing archives which chart the revolutionary period, the…
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Congo (ONUC) Collection – release of records at the Military Archives
25.07.2019

As part of our commitment to preserve and make available Ireland’s documentary military heritage, the Military Archives is pleased to announce the…
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Bureau of Military History Website
28.06.2019

The Bureau of Military History has now been moved from its standalone website.