Being Irish in New Zealand

A DigitalNZ Story by Mark Beatty

Well we get everywhere so I thought it would be good to highlight the Irish Diaspora, any notable Irish figures and in general anything related to Ireland that I can discover in New Zealand collections. Updated in March 2021.

Irish, Ireland, new zealand, immigrants, immigration

Image: NZ LIVE: Motu : Oileáin - Trinity Roots & Irish Friends 'Bata Is Bóthar'

NZ LIVE: Motu : Oileáin - Trinity Roots & Irish Friends 'Bata Is Bóthar'

Radio New Zealand

Image: Wellington Irish National Society camogie team, with trophy and camogie sticks

Wellington Irish National Society camogie team, with trophy and camogie sticks

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr J F Aspell flying the Irish flag on St Patrick's Day

Mr J F Aspell flying the Irish flag on St Patrick's Day

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: County of origin of Irish immigrants, 1891–1915

County of origin of Irish immigrants, 1891–1915

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Wellington Irish Society

Wellington Irish Society

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Irish Club camogie team, [Wellington?]

Irish Club camogie team, [Wellington?]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Kelly, Dan :Eamonn De Valera at St Francis Hall, Willis Street, Wellington

Kelly, Dan :Eamonn De Valera at St Francis Hall, Willis Street, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lloyd, Trevor 1863-1937 :[Democracy versus Fascism] New Zealand Herald, 29 March 1933

Lloyd, Trevor 1863-1937 :[Democracy versus Fascism] New Zealand Herald, 29 March 1933

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: George Bernard Shaw and Sir Joseph James Kinsey at Kinsey's home `Warrimoo' on Papanui Road, Christchurch

George Bernard Shaw and Sir Joseph James Kinsey at Kinsey's home `Warrimoo' on Papanui Road, Christchurch

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Playwright George Bernard Shaw photographed on his visit to New Zealand, April 1934.

Playwright George Bernard Shaw photographed on his visit to New Zealand, April 1934.

Auckland Libraries

Image: Irish protest poster

Irish protest poster

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Ireland wedding group, 1911

Ireland wedding group, 1911

Auckland Libraries

Image: Mansfield, George (Dublin) :Portrait of F Fitzpatrick

Mansfield, George (Dublin) :Portrait of F Fitzpatrick

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr P. Feeny. Eire National Association.

Mr P. Feeny. Eire National Association.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Ireland and Company's Anchor flour mills, Severn Street, Oamaru

Ireland and Company's Anchor flour mills, Severn Street, Oamaru

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Group on the Rimutaka Hill Road, near Featherston

Group on the Rimutaka Hill Road, near Featherston

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Ernest Henry Shackleton

Ernest Henry Shackleton

Alexander Turnbull Library

Newspaper

SHACKLETON EXPEDITION. (Colonist, 18 September 1914)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Group at the summit of the Rimutaka Hill Road

Group at the summit of the Rimutaka Hill Road

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Dancers at the Irish National Feis, Kilbirnie, Wellington - Photograph taken by John Nicholson

Dancers at the Irish National Feis, Kilbirnie, Wellington - Photograph taken by John Nicholson

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Portrait of Granny Dalton

Portrait of Granny Dalton

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: St Patrick's College, Wellington, sports day

St Patrick's College, Wellington, sports day

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Girls in fancy dress, featuring Britannia

Girls in fancy dress, featuring Britannia

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Crowd outside Revington's Hotel in Greymouth

Crowd outside Revington's Hotel in Greymouth

Alexander Turnbull Library

Newspaper

Mr John Dillon. (Star, 25 January 1890)

National Library of New Zealand

Newspaper

MR DILLON'S MISSION. (Grey River Argus, 26 November 1889)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: St Patrick's College prefects

St Patrick's College prefects

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: St Patrick's College, Wellington

St Patrick's College, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Boys from St Patrick's College, Wellington, eating green ice blocks on St Patrick's Day - Photograph taken by Greg King

Boys from St Patrick's College, Wellington, eating green ice blocks on St Patrick's Day - Photograph taken by Greg King

Alexander Turnbull Library

Newspaper

THE LIMERICK CRAZE. (Otago Witness, 30 October 1907)

National Library of New Zealand

Newspaper

TAILTEANN GAMES (NZ Truth, 19 April 1924)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Studies of Celtic Crosses

Studies of Celtic Crosses

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: [Postcard]. Erin! Oh Erin! Though long in the shade, Thy star will shine out, When the proudest shall fade. [ca 1912].

[Postcard]. Erin! Oh Erin! Though long in the shade, Thy star will shine out, When the proudest shall fade. [ca 1912].

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Town Hall Auckland: Concert by Mr John McCormack (the celebrated Irish tenor) Thursday Jan[uary] 18th, 1912. [Cover]

Town Hall Auckland: Concert by Mr John McCormack (the celebrated Irish tenor) Thursday Jan[uary] 18th, 1912. [Cover]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Harvey Bros (Firm) :Miss Ellen Terry as "Portia". Harvey Bros., bakers & confectioners, Riddiford Street, Wellington. Balls and picnics supplied. (Copyright, entered at Stationers Hall).

Harvey Bros (Firm) :Miss Ellen Terry as "Portia". Harvey Bros., bakers & confectioners, Riddiford Street, Wellington. Balls and picnics supplied. (...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Shamrock Hotel being moved to its new location on Tinakori Road, Thorndon

Shamrock Hotel being moved to its new location on Tinakori Road, Thorndon

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Cattle farmer Paddy Nolan

Cattle farmer Paddy Nolan

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Paddy O'Donnell publicity portrait

Paddy O'Donnell publicity portrait

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Paddy O'Donnell publicity portrait

Paddy O'Donnell publicity portrait

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Paddy Donovan, Te Puke

Paddy Donovan, Te Puke

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Misses Paddy and Moira Doherty

Misses Paddy and Moira Doherty

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Grand national entertainment. Opera House, Monday, 14th April, 1890, in aid of the Marist Bros.' Schools. The most interesting and enjoyable entertainment ever given in this city, in the cause of Catholic charity! Irish music, Irish melodies, Irish recitations. Printed at the Evening Post office, Willis-Street, Wellington. [1890].

Grand national entertainment. Opera House, Monday, 14th April, 1890, in aid of the Marist Bros.' Schools. The most interesting and enjoyable entert...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Kavanagh group, 1910

Kavanagh group, 1910

Auckland Libraries

Image: Jim S McCarthy, British Lions rugby player 1950

Jim S McCarthy, British Lions rugby player 1950

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: British rugby team players

British rugby team players

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Tom Clifford, British Lions rugby player 1950

Tom Clifford, British Lions rugby player 1950

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: George W Norton, British Lions rugby player 1950

George W Norton, British Lions rugby player 1950

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: St Patrick's College (Wellington) camera club, Paekakariki

St Patrick's College (Wellington) camera club, Paekakariki

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified child

Unidentified child

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Child dancers at annual Irish feis

Child dancers at annual Irish feis

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Group of unidentified girl dance competitors

Group of unidentified girl dance competitors

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Irish Tenor Leo McCaffrey

Irish Tenor Leo McCaffrey

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Range of Sir International Irish Moss Toiletries

Range of Sir International Irish Moss Toiletries

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr Rupert George with his home-made Irish harp

Mr Rupert George with his home-made Irish harp

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Irish women playing a camogie game at an unidentified sportsground, Wellington

Irish women playing a camogie game at an unidentified sportsground, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Irish female camogie team playing at an unidentified sportsground at Labour Day weekend

Irish female camogie team playing at an unidentified sportsground at Labour Day weekend

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Irish men in a hurling match, at an unidentified sportsground, Wellington

Irish men in a hurling match, at an unidentified sportsground, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Patrick O'Hagan, the Irish balladeer, with his accompanist Hal Stead

Patrick O'Hagan, the Irish balladeer, with his accompanist Hal Stead

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Patrick O'Hagan, Irish singer, with an unidentified woman, at the taxation office, Wellington

Patrick O'Hagan, Irish singer, with an unidentified woman, at the taxation office, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Newman, W :Female emigration! ; dedicated with all due respect to the fair sex of Great Brittain [sic] & Ireland / by their obedient servant W.N. - [London, 60 Cheapside, G S Tregear, Oct 1 1834].

Newman, W :Female emigration! ; dedicated with all due respect to the fair sex of Great Brittain [sic] & Ireland / by their obedient servant W.N. -...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Haere ra Karl Mullen

Haere ra Karl Mullen

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Miss Beatrice Lavery

Miss Beatrice Lavery

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: British and Irish welcome

British and Irish welcome

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Range of Sir International Irish Moss Toiletries

Range of Sir International Irish Moss Toiletries

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Sophia Glover - Photograph taken by T Plimmer (Belfast, Ireland)

Sophia Glover - Photograph taken by T Plimmer (Belfast, Ireland)

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Showing an advertising stand for Robinson and Cleaver Irish Linen 1940s

Showing an advertising stand for Robinson and Cleaver Irish Linen 1940s

Auckland Libraries

Image: irish trucking nz 1991

irish trucking nz 1991

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: F W Niven & Co. :[Cameron & Christie, H G Gibbons, Bonnington's Irish Moss. 1895]

F W Niven & Co. :[Cameron & Christie, H G Gibbons, Bonnington's Irish Moss. 1895]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Members of the British and Irish Lions rugby union football team, Carisbrook, Dunedin

Members of the British and Irish Lions rugby union football team, Carisbrook, Dunedin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Street scene, with donkey and cart outside of shop, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Street scene, with donkey and cart outside of shop, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lake scene, including trees and mountain in background, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Lake scene, including trees and mountain in background, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Brian Cowen. 8 May, 2008

Brian Cowen. 8 May, 2008

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Gerry Adams [3 June, 2005]

Webb, Murray, 1947- :Gerry Adams [3 June, 2005]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Joy Alford (Wales) and Betty Crozier (Ireland), both wearing helmets and shoulder bags, probably in Wellington

Joy Alford (Wales) and Betty Crozier (Ireland), both wearing helmets and shoulder bags, probably in Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Portrait of Tony O'Reilly, Irish rugby union football player, a member of the British Lions team, on tour in New Zealand

Portrait of Tony O'Reilly, Irish rugby union football player, a member of the British Lions team, on tour in New Zealand

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: P Buckley, of Ireland, occupied with tapestry as part of occupational therapy at 2 NZGH Kantara, Egypt - Photograph taken by George Kaye

P Buckley, of Ireland, occupied with tapestry as part of occupational therapy at 2 NZGH Kantara, Egypt - Photograph taken by George Kaye

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Sackville Street, Dublin

Sackville Street, Dublin

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Rev Ian Paisley. 27 March, 2007.

Rev Ian Paisley. 27 March, 2007.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Peter Robinson. 7 February 2010

Peter Robinson. 7 February 2010

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Condon, David, fl 2011 :Photographs of Rugby World Cup 2011

Condon, David, fl 2011 :Photographs of Rugby World Cup 2011

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Irish workhouse

Irish workhouse

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: William Ireland

William Ireland

Puke Ariki

Image: Ireland wedding group, 1911

Ireland wedding group, 1911

Auckland Libraries

Image: Irish bowls, Mangaroa

Irish bowls, Mangaroa

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Irish dance; Ophelia Poczwa to compete in the World Champs in Ireland.

Irish dance; Ophelia Poczwa to compete in the World Champs in Ireland.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Webb, Murray, 1947- :[Martin McGuinness]. 29 June 2012

Webb, Murray, 1947- :[Martin McGuinness]. 29 June 2012

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Wesley Revue; Joy Kinnear, Joan Odlum rehearse for the Irish section of their production.

Wesley Revue; Joy Kinnear, Joan Odlum rehearse for the Irish section of their production.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Karen Reid, from Southland and Tony McGlynn, from Ireland; Celtic musicians.

Karen Reid, from Southland and Tony McGlynn, from Ireland; Celtic musicians.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Irish dancing; sisters Tamsyn Angelique and Ophelia Poczwa achieve top placings in the national championships.

Irish dancing; sisters Tamsyn Angelique and Ophelia Poczwa achieve top placings in the national championships.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: John (Paddy) Sands dies after 44 years with British and New Zealand armies.

John (Paddy) Sands dies after 44 years with British and New Zealand armies.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: St. Patrick's.

St. Patrick's.

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: St Patricks Cathedral

St Patricks Cathedral

Auckland Libraries

Image: John Francis Stewart, in uniform

John Francis Stewart, in uniform

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: AN IRISH JIG. Sir Joseph Ward was entertained at dinner by 250 students of Dublin University. The Provost of Trinity College proposed the health of the visitor. Sir Joseph Ward in response, mentioned that a number of graduates of Dublin University, including Lord Plunket, held high positions in New Zealand The students made a great demonstration as Sir Joseph left the hall. (Otago Witness, 29 May 1907)

AN IRISH JIG. Sir Joseph Ward was entertained at dinner by 250 students of Dublin University. The Provost of Trinity College proposed the health o...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: IRISH MOLLY, Whose only friends are the family pig and the little redcapped goblins she so firmly believes in. (Auckland Star, 05 September 1903)

IRISH MOLLY, Whose only friends are the family pig and the little redcapped goblins she so firmly believes in. (Auckland Star, 05 September 1903)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Ireland, Woman

Ireland, Woman

Puke Ariki

Image: Elizabeth Bosworth

Elizabeth Bosworth

Puke Ariki

Image: Sgt. William Bosworth, 57th Regiment

Sgt. William Bosworth, 57th Regiment

Puke Ariki

Image: Handkerchief

Handkerchief

Puke Ariki

Image: Farmland with house

Farmland with house

Puke Ariki

Badge

Puke Ariki

Image: Cottage, Model

Cottage, Model

Puke Ariki

Image: Francis Harold Morgan, Edmund Guthrie Morgan and their niece, Joyce Vida Morgan

Francis Harold Morgan, Edmund Guthrie Morgan and their niece, Joyce Vida Morgan

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Kathleen Veronica O'Brien, wearing a soldier's uniform

Kathleen Veronica O'Brien, wearing a soldier's uniform

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Poblacht Na H Eireann; the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic to the people of Ireland

Poblacht Na H Eireann; the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic to the people of Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Irish tourists

Irish tourists

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Irish crochet collar

Irish crochet collar

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Irish builders in Chch celebrating St Paddy's Day today

Irish builders in Chch celebrating St Paddy's Day today

Radio New Zealand

Image: Bridey Murphy - Ireland

Bridey Murphy - Ireland

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Irish dancers - Family Fun Day - Victoria Square

Irish dancers - Family Fun Day - Victoria Square

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Saint Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland

Saint Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Evening Post" Photo. IRISH COINAGE.—In vieiv of the decision to design and mint Dominion silver coinage, the designs selected in 1929 for the Irish coinage should interest readers. It was considered at the time that as Ireland's pecuniary wealth came from the soil this subject, should be represented oh her coinage. (Evening Post, 30 May 1933)

Evening Post" Photo. IRISH COINAGE.—In vieiv of the decision to design and mint Dominion silver coinage, the designs selected in 1929 for the Irish...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: British and Irish Lions rugby team, on stage [at Wellington Town Hall?], at a [Wellington Rugby Football Union?] ball

British and Irish Lions rugby team, on stage [at Wellington Town Hall?], at a [Wellington Rugby Football Union?] ball

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: New Zealand All-Blacks vs British and Irish Lions second rugby test match, at Athletic Park, Berhampore, Wellington

New Zealand All-Blacks vs British and Irish Lions second rugby test match, at Athletic Park, Berhampore, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: An Irish view of New Plymouth

An Irish view of New Plymouth

Radio New Zealand

Image: From Ireland to our islands

From Ireland to our islands

Radio New Zealand

Image: Post match analysis of All Blacks v Ireland

Post match analysis of All Blacks v Ireland

Radio New Zealand

Image: Irish rugby fans still recovering after historic win

Irish rugby fans still recovering after historic win

Radio New Zealand

Image: Historic win for Ireland's rugby team after 111 years of trying

Historic win for Ireland's rugby team after 111 years of trying

Radio New Zealand

Image: Luca Bloom

Luca Bloom

Radio New Zealand

Image: St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day

Radio New Zealand

Image: Donal Lunny

Donal Lunny

Radio New Zealand

Image: Emerald Isle Enterprise

Emerald Isle Enterprise

Radio New Zealand

Image: New Zealand Live - The Shenanigans

New Zealand Live - The Shenanigans

Radio New Zealand

Image: Patrick and Patsy McGrath: Tuam, Nelson and Bali

Patrick and Patsy McGrath: Tuam, Nelson and Bali

Radio New Zealand

Image: Saint Patrick's Day Ball

Saint Patrick's Day Ball

Radio New Zealand

Image: Pauline Scanlon, Gerry Paul, and Warren Maxwell

Pauline Scanlon, Gerry Paul, and Warren Maxwell

Radio New Zealand

Image: I Remember Mother's Mother (1988)

I Remember Mother's Mother (1988)

Radio New Zealand

Image: Three young adventurers retrace Shackleton's epic journey

Three young adventurers retrace Shackleton's epic journey

Radio New Zealand

Image: An Immigrant Nation - Just Slightly A People Apart

An Immigrant Nation - Just Slightly A People Apart

NZ On Screen

Video

Here to Stay

NZ On Screen

Image: 1st 18 Royal Irish

1st 18 Royal Irish

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Royal Irish Veterans in Albert Park, Auckland Central

Royal Irish Veterans in Albert Park, Auckland Central

Auckland Libraries

Image: MISS MARIE NARELLE. THE QUEEN OF IRISH SONG

MISS MARIE NARELLE. THE QUEEN OF IRISH SONG

Auckland Libraries

Image: The first exhibition of the Irish national game in Auckland

The first exhibition of the Irish national game in Auckland

Auckland Libraries

Image: Honouring The Patron Saint Of Ireland

Honouring The Patron Saint Of Ireland

Auckland Libraries

Image: Spade: Irish

Spade: Irish

Canterbury Museum

Image: Royal Irish Veterans in Albert Park, Auckland Central

Royal Irish Veterans in Albert Park, Auckland Central

Auckland Libraries

Image: UHFC 1965 Irish Contingent

UHFC 1965 Irish Contingent

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Study of Old Irish Woman

Study of Old Irish Woman

Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui

Image: An Irish Fisherman (An Old Salt)

An Irish Fisherman (An Old Salt)

Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui

Image: St Kevin’s Church and round tower in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

St Kevin’s Church and round tower in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Ruins of old church and cemetery, Ireland

Ruins of old church and cemetery, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lydia Williams standing on ramparts of castle ruins, looking out towards lake and mountains, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Lydia Williams standing on ramparts of castle ruins, looking out towards lake and mountains, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Ruins of old church building, including stone walls, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Ruins of old church building, including stone walls, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Ruins of Muckross Abbey, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland

Ruins of Muckross Abbey, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: View of Dinis Cottage garden and Lake Muckross, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

View of Dinis Cottage garden and Lake Muckross, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Street scene, man with donkey and cart filled with peat, in front of Charles Foley & Son shop, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Street scene, man with donkey and cart filled with peat, in front of Charles Foley & Son shop, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Ruins of castle on top of hill, including tourist walking towards castle and men clearing bush on side of hill, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Ruins of castle on top of hill, including tourist walking towards castle and men clearing bush on side of hill, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lake scene, including people in row boat on lake with mountain in background, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Lake scene, including people in row boat on lake with mountain in background, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: St Patricks day celebrations

St Patricks day celebrations

Radio New Zealand

Image: Immigrants from England and Ireland arriving in Auckland on the S.S. Suffolk

Immigrants from England and Ireland arriving in Auckland on the S.S. Suffolk

Auckland Libraries

Image: Changing county origins of Irish immigrants

Changing county origins of Irish immigrants

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: County of origin of Irish immigrants, 1916–45

County of origin of Irish immigrants, 1916–45

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: County of origin of Irish immigrants, 1853–70

County of origin of Irish immigrants, 1853–70

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Upper Lake of Killarney

Upper Lake of Killarney

Auckland Libraries

Image: Fervent Irish nationalist Albert James Ryan, a stalwart of the Maoriland Irish Society

Fervent Irish nationalist Albert James Ryan, a stalwart of the Maoriland Irish Society

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Irish

Irish

Nelson Provincial Museum

Image: Irish Village

Irish Village

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: [Irish Village]

[Irish Village]

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Irish Village

Irish Village

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Irish Coin

Irish Coin

Howick Historical Village

Image: Irish Potato basket

Irish Potato basket

Howick Historical Village

Image: McDonald, James Ingram 1865-1935 :[Captain William Hobson] 1913.

McDonald, James Ingram 1865-1935 :[Captain William Hobson] 1913.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Government seals

Government seals

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Other

The early province divisions of New Leinster, New Munster and New Ulster

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: The first edition of 'God Defend New Zealand', for which Thomas Bracken wrote the words

The first edition of 'God Defend New Zealand', for which Thomas Bracken wrote the words

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Thomas Bracken

Thomas Bracken

Auckland Libraries

Image: Tom Bracken

Tom Bracken

Trove

Image: John Balance, NZ Premier

John Balance, NZ Premier

Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga

Image: 1904 All Blacks team to face British Lions

1904 All Blacks team to face British Lions

Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga

Image: New Zealand rugby football team's tour of Great Britain, 1905-1906. C M Banks Ltd, Wellington [1905].

New Zealand rugby football team's tour of Great Britain, 1905-1906. C M Banks Ltd, Wellington [1905].

Alexander Turnbull Library