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Jackie Clarke Collection, Ballina

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The Collection:

It is the most important private collection of Irish history material in public hands, comprising over 100,000 items spanning 400 years. It includes artefacts associated with Theobald Wolfe Tone; letters from Michael Collins, Douglas Hyde, Michael Davitt and O’Donovan Rossa. It also contains rare books, proclamations, posters, political cartoons, pamphlets, handbills, works by Sir John Lavery, maps, hunger strike material and personal items from Leaders of the 1916 Rising.

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By W5170RQkh

Jackie Clarke's collection of memorabilia is amazing. Take some time to browse through the rooms and soak in the history. Staff are very helpful and friendly!

Jackie Clarke's collection of memorabilia is amazing. Take some time to browse through the rooms and soak in the history. Staff are very helpful and friendly! more »
By Fred T

Beautiful collection of historical and local material, including an authentic 1916 Declaration of Independence, original posters, maps, images...Not just for history lovers. Free entrance and right..... more

Beautiful collection of historical and local material, including an authentic 1916 Declaration of Independence, original posters, maps, images...Not just for history lovers. Free entrance and right..... more »
By TrushamRed

Goodness me, what a joy that was! The scale and variety of what Jackie Clarke collected over the years has been professionally and carefully curated in what is a veritable Aladdin's Cave in the...

Goodness me, what a joy that was! The scale and variety of what Jackie Clarke collected over the years has been professionally and carefully curated in what is a veritable Aladdin's Cave in the... more »

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By Philip McComiskey

Probably the most important collection of Irish historical items collected and displayed in one place anywhere in the world. Over 100,000 items comprising rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs and more, this extraordinary collection was amassed by one local Ballina man, Jackie Clarke, over his lifetime. Subsequently donated by Jackie’s widow, Mrs Anne Clarke, to the State, the collection is now held on display and under study, in this unique museum

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By Aidan McLoughlin

Cool place to go and check out. Beautiful well kept garden. Lot's of history and it's free admission.

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By Serena

Great place to visit if you're into your Irish history, large collection housed on a wonderful venue, and free to visit. Closed on Mondays.

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By Pezza -

A real gem if you are interested in Irish history artifacts, particularly from 20th century, including independence and civil war. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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By Ted Murphy

This is an extraordinary collection of Irish historical material, books, posters, maps, letters, etc. Etc. Amazing and very well presented.

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