On June 30th, 1922, this building was consumed by fire. Seven centuries of Irish historical records, stored in the Record Treasury to the rear of the building, were destroyed. It was one of the great tragedies of the Civil War.
Tour the destroyed Public Record Office. Rediscover Ireland's lost historical treasures.
Treasury View
No one alive today has ever stepped foot in the Record Treasury destroyed a century ago — but now you can re-enter in Virtual Reality.
A digital reimagining of the Record Treasury that held seven centuries of Irish history and was destroyed in the Battle of the Four Courts on 30th June 1922.
Click and drag to explore the outside of the Record Treasury
When inside look around to learn more and see what hidden things you can find
Click on a Hotspot to learn more
Click on a navigation point to move to that location
Explore the building from ground level
Explore the building from a birds eye view
Jump to Hotspots through designated tours:
Treasury View
Discover the Treasury Records at their location
Cross Section
View a cross section of the Reading Room & Treasury
