The Foundation holds one of only 200 sets ever produced of Ireland's Memorial Records 1914–1918, being the names of Irishmen who fell in the Great European War 1914–1918, compiled by the Committee of the Irish National War Memorial with decorative borders by Harry Clarke.
Published in 8 volumes in 1923 by the Committee of the Irish National War Memorial the work seeks to ‘perpetuate the names and personalities of over 49,400 Irishmen who fell in the Great War’.
While not without its flaws, this is an incredible record of the service of men from the island of Ireland during the First World War. Not only are they a significant tribute to the lives of so many men lost, but are beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated with engravings by the famous Irish artist and engraver Harry Clarke.
These records of the Irish war dead are a great starting point for researchers to use when looking for military ancestors. Combined with the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website, and other military sources such as medal records, they help to build up a picture of the family members who served during the War.
The Foundation also has a paperback set reproduced in facsimile for day-to-day use by researchers. In addition, we have released Ireland's Memorial Records as a searchable database for Guild members.