A peoples' history of Ireland

Welcome to Our Irish Heritage –  a community archive created and managed by the National Museum of Ireland. Here you can explore Ireland’s history, heritage and culture through photographs, memories, family histories, personal stories, historical documents and research.  Find out how you can contribute to the archive.

Our Irish Heritage is also the home of  Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN), the leading organisation championing and supporting digital community archives in Ireland. Working in partnership with the Heritage Council and local authorities, iCAN supports community groups to establish and manage their own digital archives.