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Irish Brigade Collection

The Irish Brigade was a legendary unit of soldiers in the American Civil War, made up primarily of Irish immigrants who fought bravely for the Union cause

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield

Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Irish wolfhound on the monument to NYs Irish Brigade, Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Picketts Charge, Battle of Gettysburg

Picketts Charge, Battle of Gettysburg
Confederates charge the Union lines at Gettysburg, 1863. Printed color lithograph

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Drum of the 37th New York Volunteers, The Irish Rifles

Drum of the 37th New York Volunteers, The Irish Rifles
3028747 Drum of the 37th New York Volunteers, The Irish Rifles ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drum of the 37th New York Volunteers, The Irish Rifles, fought at Chancellorsville)

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Irish recruiting poster for 9th/13th Massachusetts Regiment

Irish recruiting poster for 9th/13th Massachusetts Regiment
3029341 Irish recruiting poster for 9th/13th Massachusetts Regiment; Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA. USA; (add.info)

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: 69th New York Regiment Irish Recruiting Poster

69th New York Regiment Irish Recruiting Poster
3029302 69th New York Regiment Irish Recruiting Poster; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, 69th New York Regiment Irish Recruiting Poster); © Don Troiani

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Irish Brigade Recruiting Poster

Irish Brigade Recruiting Poster
3029387 Irish Brigade Recruiting Poster; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Irish Brigade Recruiting Poster); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: The 12-Pounder Guns of HMS 'Terrible'firing in Support of the Left Flank during the Advance of

The 12-Pounder Guns of HMS "Terrible"firing in Support of the Left Flank during the Advance of the Irish
1599235 The 12-Pounder Guns of HMS " Terrible" firing in Support of the Left Flank during the Advance of the Irish Brigade in the Endeavour to force the Passage of the Tugela

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)

With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)
1599404 With Buller to Ladysmith (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, the Attack on the Vaal Krantz Range)

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: The Charge of High Treason against 'Colonel'Lynch (litho)

The Charge of High Treason against "Colonel"Lynch (litho)
1629832 The Charge of High Treason against " Colonel" Lynch (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Brig. -Genl. Michael Corcoran - of the Irish Brigade late colonel of the gallant N. Y

Brig. -Genl. Michael Corcoran - of the Irish Brigade late colonel of the gallant N. Y
2958303 Brig.-Genl. Michael Corcoran - of the Irish Brigade late colonel of the gallant N.Y. " Sixty Ninth", pub

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Col. Jas. A. Mulligan of the Illinois Irish Brigade, pub. 1865 (colour litho)

Col. Jas. A. Mulligan of the Illinois Irish Brigade, pub. 1865 (colour litho)
2646238 Col. Jas. A. Mulligan of the Illinois Irish Brigade, pub. 1865 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: 'Traitors!', the Irish Brigade serving with the Boers (litho)

"Traitors!", the Irish Brigade serving with the Boers (litho)
1043287 " Traitors!", the Irish Brigade serving with the Boers (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Traitors)

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: Col. Ja s. A Mulligan, of the Illinois 'Irish Brigade'

Col. Ja s. A Mulligan, of the Illinois "Irish Brigade"
1275198 Col. Ja s. A Mulligan, of the Illinois " Irish Brigade", published (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James A)

Background imageIrish Brigade Collection: CIVIL WAR: IRISH BRIGADE. Group of the Irish Brigade in Harrisons Landing, Virginia

CIVIL WAR: IRISH BRIGADE. Group of the Irish Brigade in Harrisons Landing, Virginia. Photograph by Alexander Gardner, July 1862


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The Irish Brigade was a legendary unit of soldiers in the American Civil War, made up primarily of Irish immigrants who fought bravely for the Union cause. Known for their fierce loyalty and fighting spirit, they earned a reputation as some of the toughest fighters on the battlefield. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, these men proved themselves time and again through their courage and determination. Their legacy lives on as a testament to the strength and resilience of the Irish people, who have always been willing to stand up and fight for what they believe in. The Irish Brigade will forever be remembered as heroes who helped shape the course of history during one of America's darkest times.