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Useful links for military and rebellion

Our Military and rebellion category contains fascinating records of your Irish ancestors who fought, both in World War I and in Irish rebellions.

Find out more about some of the key records included in this section:

• 1798 Claimants and Surrenders
• Ireland's Memorial Record: World War 1: 1914-1918
• Sinn Féin 1916 Rebellion Handbook
• The William Smith O'Brien Petition 1848-49

About these records

These records contain some of the most detailed information of Irish men and women who fought in some of the most important wars and rebellions in Ireland's history. They include Ireland’s Memorial Records (1914-18), featuring images by Irish artist Harry Clarke, The 1798 Rebellion: Claimants and Surrenders and most recently the Sinn Feinn Rebellion handbook, which documents the most significant event in Irish history.