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Online Exhibition | World War Ireland

Date Permanent Online Exhibition
Location Online
Category Exhibition
Price Free
Date Permanent Online Exhibition
Location Online
Category Exhibition
Price Free
An enlistment poster featuring a young soldier shouldering a rifle. Text reads: "Be ONE of the 300,000" "Enlist Today and have it to say YOU helped to beat the Germans" "Go to the recruiting officer and join an Irish regiment"

Enlistment poster (EPH F93)

Online

In summer 1914, a war broke out in Europe that would change the world forever. This online exhibition focuses on the unique aspects of the Irish WWI experience.

In Ireland, many supported the cause and joined up or travelled to serve in nursing and auxiliary services. Others objected to the war on moral, social or political grounds. By the time the conflict ended in 1918, its impact had been felt through the length and breadth of the country.

The exhibition draws on the National Library of Ireland’s collections of letters, diaries, recruiting posters, newspaper reports, cartoons, and handbills from 1914-1918.

If our team can be of any assistance, please contact us at learning@nli.ie