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Surprising Survivals: Notes from the Chief Secretary’s Office

September 23, 2024

The Irish Manuscripts Commission is delighted to be taking part in the Festival of History 2024 with a public lecture entitled Surprising Survivals: The Fire of 1922. IMC was established in 1928 after the catastrophic fire at the Four Courts in 1922 which destroyed 700 years of Ireland’s documentary heritage. The 100th anniversary of this event […]

Surprising Survivals: 1922 Salved Records

September 23, 2024

The Irish Manuscripts Commission is delighted to be taking part in the Festival of History 2024 with a public lecture entitled Surprising Survivals: The Fire of 1922. IMC was established in 1928 after the catastrophic fire at the Four Courts in 1922 which destroyed 700 years of Ireland’s documentary heritage. The 100th anniversary of this event […]

Surprising Survivals: Documentary disaster and digital recovery

September 23, 2024

The Irish Manuscripts Commission is delighted to be taking part in the Festival of History 2024 with a public lecture entitled Surprising Survivals: The Fire of 1922. IMC was established in 1928 after the catastrophic fire at the Four Courts in 1922 which destroyed 700 years of Ireland’s documentary heritage. The 100th anniversary of this […]

Last few copies available

July 5, 2024

Stock for a number of popular IMC editions had fallen below 10, and in some cases there are only a few books left. These titles will not be reprinted. This is your last chance to purchase copies of a diverse selection of primary sources, including: The full list of low stock titles can be viewed […]