Why is Clare called the Banner County?
Answering one the most frequently asked questions at Clare Museum, using two banners in our collection.
Banner, double-sided, painted textile, A.O. Foresters, Ennis, 1872
Eamon de Valera, Election Banner, 1917
Seal, metal, of the Borough of Ennis, 1871
Clare’s first All-Ireland title
Cross-linking some items from the 1914 All-Ireland hurling final in the museum’s collection.
An interpretive guide to Patrick Brennan’s Autograph Book
Part of Clare Museum’s collection from the 1916-1923 period, this book represents individuals’ experiences through their medals, weapons, banners, documents and photographs.
Seal, metal, of the Borough of Ennis, 1871
Links and references to further information and resources for students and researchers.
Sign, shield-shaped, West Clare Railway insignia, harp and banner
Conscription Crisis, Lloyd George’s mistress and the Ennis Foresters Club
A short letter from Downing Street sheds light on a political crisis.