Boru Collection

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street

King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
King George IV of England riding a carriage in a royal parade through Dublin, 1821. Accompanied by Irish gentlemen, lancers, soldiers, bishops and aldermen. Going to the Levee

Irish gentlemen drinking punch at a committee meeting to discuss a pillar to commemorate King George IVs visit to Ireland. A pillar committee

Irish gentlemen going to see King George IV in Dublin
Three Irish gentlemen on a one-horse carriage to visit King George IV in Dublin. Captain Grammachree playing Paddy Whack on his Wooden leg-fife to amuse the car party on their journey to meet

King George IV of England arriving in Ireland, 1821
King George IV of England arriving for his tour of Ireland, August 12, 1821. Irish peasants raise their hats and cheer. His Majesty landing on the Pier at Howth

A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822
A jingle or carriage accident on Low Ground Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin. Passengers fall off the bridge into the canal, men with shillelaghs shout. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty, Capt

Gentleman crashing a carriage in a Belfast street, 1822
Brian Boru in top hat and cockle-picker Peg O Shambles crashing a two-horse carriage in a Belfast street, 1822. Hawkers knocked on the street, urchins eating potatoes, a man with shillelagh

Irish gentleman in his cell, Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in his cell with other inmates, Dublin prison, 1821. Captain Blake introduces a ragged exciseman. Sheriffs Prison - Introducing Swan the Exciseman

Irish gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821
Irish gentleman Brian Boru and Naval officer Tarpaulin fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821. Seconds and members of the Duelling Society of Dublin attending

Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel near Dirty Lane, Dublin, with beds and cheap victuals. Adventures in a Snoozing Cellar

An audience rioting in the stalls in a Dublin theatre, 1821. Our Hero and his friends having a small taste of a Row at the Theatre

Irish gentlemen slumming it in a barnyard shebeen, Dublin. Peg-leg officer falls among pigs, geese and potatoes. Disagreeable Adventures of Brian Boru

Army officers performing the Wetting the Commission ritual
Army officers performing a ritual commission ceremony. An officer wets a document in a bowl of punch with a sword at the Elephant and Castle pub. Wetting an Irish Commission

King George IV leaving Dun Laoghaire after his royal tour, September 3, 1821. Departure of the King & unconsolable grief of the Hibernians

Frontispiece with vignettes and medallions. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by William Heath from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles

Victorian tourists wading through dung on a farm looking for a rustic sight on their tour. The grotto and waterfall is just a barn. Ducks attack a child, a gentleman gets stuck in the mud

Irish Guards Band
The band of the IRISH GUARDS, with their mascot Brian Boru, marches through Hyde Park, London Date: circa 1914

Death of Brian Boru at the Battle of Clontarf, Ireland, 1014 (1913). Brian Boru (c941-1014) was King of Munster from 978 and High King of Ireland from 1002

Death Of Brian Boru. Drawn By H. Warren Engraved By J. Rogers
Death Of Brian Boru. Drawn By H.Warren Engraved By J. Rogers

11th century Ireland
The reign of Brian Boru, when a richly drssed lady could walk from one end of the island to the other without any one seeking to steal her jewelry or anything else Date: 1001

King of Ireland, 1002-1014. Steel engraving, 19th century
BRIAN BORU (926-1014). King of Ireland, 1002-1014. Steel engraving, 19th century

BRIAN BORU (926-1014). King of Ireland, 1002-1014. Steel engraving, 19th century

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"Boru: Tales of Irish Gentlemen and their Adventures in 19th Century Dublin" Step into the world of Boru, an Irish gentleman with a taste for adventure and a love for his homeland. In the whisky bars of Dublin prison, circa 1821, Boru's spirit remained unbroken as he regaled fellow inmates with tales of old. Amidst the wood engravings depicting Brian Boru, the legendary King of Ireland from 926 to 1014, our protagonist found solace in history's embrace. His dreams echoed with visions of ancient battles fought by this revered ruler. In bustling Dublin streets during King George IV's royal parade in 1821, Irish gentlemen clashed with night watchmen. The fiery passion within them ignited disputes that mirrored their unwavering loyalty to their land. Committee meetings were not just about politics; they were opportunities for Irish gentlemen to indulge in punch and revelry. Amidst laughter and camaraderie, ideas flowed freely as they strategized ways to better their beloved country. Eagerly anticipating an audience with King George IV himself during his visit to Dublin in 1821, these men prepared themselves meticulously. Their attire spoke volumes about their pride as they embarked on this momentous occasion. However grand events can sometimes take unexpected turns - jingles or carriage accidents on bridges tested even the most composed gentlemen's nerves. Yet amidst chaos and mishaps, resilience prevailed as they carried on undeterred. Not confined solely to Dublin's borders, Belfast witnessed its fair share of misadventures too. A gentleman crashing his carriage on its streets became yet another tale etched into local lore - proof that daring escapades knew no boundaries. But life wasn't always filled with excitement; there were moments when solitude enveloped our hero within a cold cell at Dublin prison in 1821. Yet even behind bars, his spirit soared high like an eagle yearning for freedom.