World War I Ireland

In the summer of 1914, a war broke out in Europe that would change the world forever. This presentation focuses on that war, and in particular on the experience of those living in Ireland, and the affect it had on them. 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. This presentation will use images of the National Library of Ireland’s collections of letters, diaries, recruiting posters, newspaper reports, cartoons, and handbills from 1914-1918, to tell the story of Ireland pre-, during, and post- WWI.