This past weekend in 1690 saw Williamite forces defeat those of King James II at the Battle of the Boyne. This victory solidified the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland and would have ramifications for generations. #irishhistory #irishhistoryandheritage #localhistory

#OTD in 1921, a ceasefire was declared between forces of the Irish Republican Army and the British military and police forces. Enabling peace negotiations later in the year, this truce would see the beginnings of the new state. #irishhistory #irishhistoryandheritage

#Onthisday that Kevin O'Higgins, Irish Free State Minister for Justice Kevin O’Higgins was shot and killed by three members of the IRA in retaliation for his role in executions during the Civil War. #irishhistory #irishhistoryandheritage

#OTD in 1917, Muriel MacDonagh, wife of Thomas, died in Skerries. Involved in cultural and political movements herself, Thomas’ death had left her struggling. Encountering difficulties while swimming, she died just a year after her husband. #irishhistory

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Seán MacDiarmada, a key leader of the Easter Rising, contracted polio in 1911. Despite complications, this did not stop him from becoming a key infiltrator of the Irish Volunteers and a lead planner of the Easter Rebellion. #disabilitypride #irishhistory

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the death of Cathal Brugha. After miraculously survived 25 wounds in Easter Rising, Brugha went on to serve as a Cabinet Minister in the first and second Dail Eireann, before being killed in the Civil War. #irishhistoryandheritage

#OTD in 1828, Daniel O’Connell won the Clare by-election. This victory added a new momentum to his work toward Catholic Emancipation. Introduced the following year, this enabled O’Connell to take his seat in parliament and carry on his work from parliament. #irishhistory

The GPO Museum is offering Kids Go Free this July and August! This offer is valid for up to 3 children aged 17 years and under when accompanied by a paying adult. To see terms and conditions regarding this offer, and to book tickets, visit our website! .

Remember the First World War and its impact on Ireland with this special guided tour. Booking is essential as availability is limited: . #wwi #irishhistory #anniversary #independence #irishhistoryandheritage #gpomuseum

Turais Gaeilge speisialta ar fáil sa GPO Museum. A specialised Irish Language Tour is available at the GPO Museum. Booking is essential, as availability is limited. #gaeilge #irishlanguage #irishculture #eire #turas #turasgaeilge #gpo #gpomuseum

#OTD in 1990 Nelson Mandela addressed Dail Eireann. The second political prisoner to receive the Freedom of Dublin award, his speech also made connections between Irish history and the Apartheid regime that South Africa was suffering under. #irishhistory #southafricanhistory

#OTD in 1867, Young Irelander Thomas Francis Meagher died. Leading a colourful life, Meagher opposed Daniel O’Connell’s pacifist approach towards Irish freedom, raised the first Irish tricolour, took part in the American Civil War and became Governor of Montana. #irishhistory

Join us at the GPO Museum for 2025’s Bloomsday Festival. We will be holding a number of talks on Dublin in the time of James Joyce. Our keynote speaker is Dublin historian Catriona Crowe, who will deliver her insights into the works of James Joyce and the city of his birth.

Today in 1868, revolutionary socialist James Connolly was born. Connolly was a staunch supporter of the Suffrage and Feminist movement, founded the Irish Citizen Army for men and women, was one of the 7 signatories of the proclamation and led the GPO garrison during 1916.

This week, June 1903, marks the wedding anniversary of the remarkable and revolutionary Sheehy-Skeffingtons. The two chose to wear graduation gowns instead of traditional outfits and combined their surnames into Sheehy-Skeffington to honour each other.

From all of us here at the GPO Museum, we would like to wish a very happy Pride month!. Members of the LGBTQ+ community played a pivotal role in Irish history, and we are grateful to historians who have tirelessly ensured their stories have not been lost to the past.

#OnThisDay, 3rd June 1878, Sinéad de Valera (Jane O' Flanagan) was born in Balbriggan. She was a teacher, a member of Inghinidhe na hÉireann and taught Irish in the Gaelic League. She wrote 31 books, adapting old Irish stories and translating European fairy tales into Irish.

#OnThisDay, 2nd June 1919, Éamon de Valera began a tour of the United States during the Irish War of Independence against Britain. The tour aimed to raise international awareness and support for the Irish cause.

Today marks the anniversary of the North Strand Bombing. A German plane was spotted over Dublin, before dropping four bombs. One hit the North Strand, destroying 300 homes, injuring 90 people and killing 28, including the entire Brown family.