The Irish Manuscripts Commission

The Irish Manuscripts Commission is committed to promoting public awareness of primary source materials and their importance for the history, heritage and culture of Ireland. The Commission is recognised nationally and internationally as a publisher of primary sources for the histories and cultures of Ireland

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Now available: The letterbook of Richard Boyle, 1st earl of Cork, 1629‒1634

March 20, 2025

We are delighted to announce that our new publication, The letterbook of Richard Boyle, 1st earl of Cork, 1629‒1634, edited by Aidan Clarke†, Bríd McGrath and David Edwards is now available for purchase. Orders can be made here or through any good bookshop. This letterbook covers the period after Cork’s appointment as Lord Justice of Ireland […]

Forthcoming Publication

February 13, 2025

IMC are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of The letterbook of Richard Boyle, 1st earl of Cork, 1629‒1634, edited by Aidan Clarke†, Bríd McGrath and David Edwards. The volume will be available to purchase online and through any good bookshop from 10 March. This letterbook covers the period after Cork’s appointment as Lord Justice […]

Newly Published: A list of the Claims, 1700

December 16, 2024

We are delighted to announce the publication of A list of the claims as they are entered with the Trustees at Chichester House on College Green Dublin, on or before the tenth of August, 1700, edited by C. Ivar McGrath and Frances Nolan. This highly anticipated volume provides a record of 3,140 claims to land […]

Christmas Post

December 12, 2024

As we approach the Christmas period the last date for posting orders will be Thursday 19th December within Ireland and Monday 16th December for Great Britain. Orders placed after these dates or for destinations further afield will be posted in the New Year. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.