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Main Barracks

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Description: We have a nice photo from Eason of the Main Barracks in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. The first thought that comes to mind is how many barracks were there in Ireland in the 1900? We have visited a lot of them over the years and I am thinking it might be worth creating a new album titled "Barracks of Ireland" What do you think? Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 NLI Ref: EAS_2059 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Curly Stephenson

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Description: Morning Mary has gone on holiday for the first time since the start of Covid-19 way back in 2020. It has been some stint of work, never missing a day and keeping the show steadily on the road, I am sure you will join me in wishing Mary and her husband a big "Felices vacaciones". The bad news is that you are stuck with me for the next couple of weeks. To start us off we have a lovely Poole photo of a young Master Stephenson from Castlane in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. I look forward to hearing all about him. Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: ca. 8 January 1907 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 1639 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Where Art and Learning combine

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Description: I just used Google Translate to find out what "Qui sint heli" actually meant so that I might be taken for a latin scholar but am not impressed with the answer! Who is Eli? And then reading it perhaps it is correct and Eli = Elijah and each line asks the same question about different biblical characters? What do you think? Whatever it may be the artwork on that ancient page is simply magnificent. Photographer: Thomas H. Mason Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: 1890 - 1910 NLI Ref: M32/10 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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When the Triangle is Squared!

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Description: The Square in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford with what looks like the last few horses of a horse fair, random people, a water stand and a DOG!. The candid nature of the shot is emphasised by the man tying his bootlace on the right! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_04445 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Michael Davitt - The man behind the Land League

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Description: Michael Davitt is synonymous with the Land League though many Irish people would be hard put to tell you what that was? A fine portrait of a man with a fine moustache taken in New York apparently by Gregg photographers! Photographers: Gregg - New York Collection: Irish Political Figures Photographic Collection Date: Circa 1878 NLI Ref: NPA POLF69 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Typical! Wait hours for a bus and two come together!

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Description: Buses of tourists at Parknasilla, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Looking at that road surface it seems unlikely that two more will come in the opposite direction and create a traffic jam. A really unusual and interesting shot from the redoubtable Mr. French. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_10621 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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I won't bite the hand that feeds me

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Description: A handsome couple with their DOG pose outside their halldoor on Arranmore, off the coast of Donegal way back in 1975. They are obviously living high above the shore and have their home pristine, newly whitewashed and with a slate roof. What was happening to bring Denis to the island at that time? Photographers: Denis Tynan 1923 - 2010 Collection: Tynan Photographic Collection Date: 1975 NLI Ref: NPA TYN294 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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O'Dea, O'Dea oh Donadea!

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Description: This morning was one of those days when we didn't see the castle for the trees, scrawny as they may be! It's so unusual to see a castle among the O'Dea images that we never noticed that DEA appears repeatedly, it just passed us by like a train. Is this the traditional seat of the O'Deas? Is it still around? In 1958 it looked like it was ripe for knocking though we hope that that did not happen? Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date:Circa 1958 NLI Ref.: ODEA 3/80 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The times they are a changing!

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Description: A scene from High Street in Tuam, Co. Galway sums up how the times were rapidly changing. On the right a shiny motor car with it's well dressed owner/driver paying close attention. On the left and directly opposite a young girl looking alone and depressed though warmly dressed. At the top of the street traditional means of transport, the horse and cart and donkeys and carts. All has changed, changed utterly! Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 NLI Ref: Eas 2207 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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All this for the "King of Fish"!

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Description: An elaborate series of constructions across the River Moy at Ballina must have cost a fortune at the time and all to catch the mighty Atlantic Salmon - the "King of Fish"! As a child spending school holidays in Ballina Morning Mary's memories of fishing in Ballina was of men rowing out with their nets in a loop. On return to the shore they hauled their nets in and always seemed to have a plentiful supply of big silver salmon which were then bludgeoned to death and placed in boxes. The pictured set-up seems so much more sophisticated than that! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_07464 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Amerikkay over the way

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Description: For those living on Ireland's west coast over the millennia cliffs such as these must have appeared as if they were living on the edge of the world! (Flat earthers would agree of course) Wild, rugged, wind and sea swept it must have been true hardship for those stationed there? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_01460 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Anyone for tennis?

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Description: Tennis in long trousers could be uncomfortable at times but tennis in long skirts would be uncomfortable all of the time! At least that is Morning Mary's experience in these matters and playing rugby in long skirts is virtually impossible:-) This seems to be a very early O'Connor image and was taken on a very fine day in the beautiful town of Ballycastle in Co. Antrim. Congratulations to all our contributors for yesterdays account of Most Rev. Dr. Collier and on being "Explored"! Photographer: Fergus O’Connor Collection: Fergus O'Connor Collection Date: Between 1900 - 1930 NLI Ref: OCO 38 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Hats off for the Bishop

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Description: This portrait of Most Reverend Dr. Collier DD, Bishop of Ossory is a little reminder of how much has changed in Ireland over the centuries. Ferns, Ossory, Cashel even Armagh while once centres of great influence are today very much smaller centres with a long history. Most of us would have difficulty even locating Ossory the Bishop was obviously pleased to be there and the Man in Charge! Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Circa 1930 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 3720 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Flat calm

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Description: We are off to Donegal today for you to solve the mysteries of this photo! "You may talk about Atlantis, how it's lost beneath the sea And the grave of the unknown soldier, or the cry of the old banshee Who was the man in the iron mask, was Jack the Ripper set free But ask them all "Where's Donegal", it's still a mystery" Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_04316 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Looking in and looking out

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Description: The Guesthouse, Mount Saint Joseph's, Roscrea is todays image. When I was scanning our list to see what should be posted I saw the catalogue number beginning with "L_IMP" denoting an Imperial sized glass plate I just had to post it. We have had very few Emperor sized plate to post here and I look forward to scanning the detail in this fine shot. I think that I can see one or two of those in the house looking out at Robert as he takes his shot? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_IMP_4240 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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The Chattanooga choo choo leaves Kilfree

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Description: We've been to Kilfree before but today we have a load of ballast being transported in a long line behind loco 610 while the crew photobomb the shot! Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date: May 1960 NLI Ref.: ODEA 20/17 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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What, no tourist buses????

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Description: Adare is considered to be Ireland's most beautiful village and it would seem that the appreciation of it's charms were not lost on the religious orders over the centuries? Nowadays some of the churches have become favourite places for weddings with brides favouring the wonderful photographic opportunities in and around the village. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_02719 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The Bay of the Squinting Window

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Description: The Bay, Woodford, Co. Galway for today's image with a lady (a maid) looking out the bay window of the house on the far side of the water. The house is very close to the water and must have been vulnerable to winter/spring/summer/autumn floods? (I was going to say winter but they could happen at any time of the year in Ireland) Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_09947 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Meet the Boss

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Description: Today we have a photograph of Mr. T.W Lyster, then Director of the National Library of Ireland. Mr. Lyster was obviously a busy man with no shortage of books and paper to keep him busy? The current director, a lady, reflects the changed times and manages a very different library and challenges than TW! This image is not part of any collection and is not connected to other photographs and so we don't have the usual information to add here!
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Ned Daly - A local hero

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Description: Edward "Ned" Daly may have been a local hero but to an extent he has become a forgotten hero! With Pearse, Connolly et al getting lots of coverage for their exploits many people would be hard put to remember the part Daly played in the 1916 Rising in Dublin. Daly was Commandant of the Four Courts Battalion and ironically yesterday was the 100th Anniversary of the seizure of the courts building and the start of the Civil War! Photographers: Keogh Brothers, Dublin Collection: Irish Political Figures Photographic Collection Date: insert date NLI Ref: NPA POLF64 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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A resting place

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Description: It seems appropriate that, on the day when it has been announced that Clonliffe College has been handed over to provide accommodation for Ukranian refugees, we feature a photograph of the tomb of a Prince of the Church, Cardinal Cullen situated in Clonliffe in Dublin. This is a Royal plate which seems to be very large for a relatively small object? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_01110 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The Wild Geese in Cremona

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Description: This glass lantern slide image of the members of the Irish Brigade doing their thing in Cremona from the Mason Collection is something a little different. Nearby where I live an old house is called "Cremona Lodge" and appears to have been taken over by someone with French connections. They have erected a plaque on a gate celebrating the Irish soldiers of the Irish Brigade and the Napoleonic Irish Legion. An interesting story no doubt? Photographer: Thomas H. Mason Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: 1890 - 1910 NLI Ref: M46/33 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Oh or Ah Voca it's still a jewel in a green crown

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Description: Whether it's called Ovoca or Avoca or even Ballykissangel the little village remains a charming and beautiful place in the heart of Co. Wicklow. Mr. French chose a nice quiet time to visit with traffic down to the minimum, just Neddy and his driver as a little bit of local colour. I brought some American visitors there once who wanted to see Ballykissangel and they had binge watched the entire series several times. For them the visit was a highlight! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_04417 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Stillorgan I hardly knew ya

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Description: A very agricultural view of Stillorgan in County Dublin today from the lens of Mr. Morgan, I doubt anyone on here has ever seen Stillorgan looking so rural, so out in the countryside? The object of the commission appears to have been the church and rectory but as usual with Morgan images it contains so much more! Photographer: Alexander Campbell “Monkey” Morgan Collection: Morgan Aerial Photographic Collection Date: ca. July 1954 NLI Ref: NPA MOR195 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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A family's story set in stone!

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Description: A photograph of a crisp, newly erected headstone tells the story of a family in Waterford around the end of the 1800's and the early 1900's. Two women, a wife and a mother in law spending eternity together along with four lost babies makes for so much heartbreak for the Kelly family in Beresford Street. Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Circa 15th May 1909 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 1921 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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CLONANEESE WILL NOT SURRENDER

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Description: Wherever Clonaneese may be they will not be surrendering any day soon! Walker's Pulpit Castlecaulfield, Co. Tyrone is a reminder of former conflicts, deaths, evacuations and refugees close to home. We continue to remember our history while never learning from it! Who was Walker and what does that little scene look like now? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_02485 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Marriage is a serious enterprise!

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Description: A very serious looking group celebrating the wedding of a handsome couple from Halfwayhouse in Waterford. Judging by the clothes we can say that it was after the 1920's and judging by the carpet standards had slipped! The name of the house/place "Blenheim" is interesting. It would be nice to find out more? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date:Between 1920 - 1954 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 4615 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Understated elegance in Hazelwood

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Description: This squared off block of a house could almost be ugly yet it has an understated elegance, a sense of solidity and of comfort to it! Sligo is one of the least appreciated counties in Ireland and to ask many young people they would mention the surfing while older people might mention Yeats but it has so much more to offer. The views around the county are spectacular, the mountains may not be very high but are full of history and the welcome is warm. It is easy to see why the residents of Hazelwood chose to live there! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_02962 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Laying parallel lines

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Description: One would imagine that laying cable beside a railway line would be straightforward enough but judging by the signal pole on the ground that is/was not the case! Obviously electricals related to signalling and points would have been at risk and had to be removed or avoided. I like the fact that the supply wagon has a case of "Macardles" on standby for cases of emergency! Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date: February 9th 1975 NLI Ref.: ODEA 125/11 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Next stop the North Pole

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Description: Today is going to be a red letter day here on the NLI! Today, before very long we will record 100,000,001 views on the stream and no, that last one is not a mistake:-) Given the day that's in it this lovely shot of Moville, on Lough Foyle is just right, bright and sunny, welcoming and while that ship is sailing away to other adventures we can look forward to another 100 million - and 1! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_06395 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The ghost with the extra leg goes down the hill

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Description: Bridge Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon from the top of the hill would have been a challenge cycling or walking up and even walking down would have been a strain? Lots to see but the first thing that struck Morning Mary was the view of those people on the far side of the river and at the top of the hill. The whole world must be laid out before them. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_07365 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Magna Carta and all that jazz...

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Description: Carlingford in County Louth just across the Carlingford Lough from ancient Ulster and modern Northern Ireland. Dominated by King John's Castle but replete with ancient buildings including a MINT where coinage was made under royal warrant. Once a strategic stronghold for the English right on the doorstep of the UíNeill and the Earls of Ulster it is now more a sailing, holiday and tourist attraction. In the sunshine one of the most beautiful places on the island and with lots of good hills nearby for walking! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_05610 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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That's right! The gangs all here!!!

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Description: Another fine mess or even another fine wedding group from the wonderful Poole studio. This fine group was commissioned by Mrs. O'Connell, of 7 Sally Park, Waterford and they look like they are going to have a great day and a good life thereafter. Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: August 1946 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 4541 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Beannachtaí lá le Phadraig díobh

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Description: May the blessings of Saint Patrick be upon you on this national saint's day wherever you may be! St. Patrick was a Welshman, brought here initially as a slave and put minding pigs on the sides of Slemish in Ulster. His escape and subsequent return must have been traumatic but his conversion of the people in the country resonates down the centuries. Now finding Christ Church in Bray is helped only by the spire sticking up out of the trees. The two jarvies waiting patiently are hoping for a few drinks for the day that's in it! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_03322 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Resting in peace to the sound of music

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Description: Well now, I haven't had the pleasure of posting an Eblana image for quite some time and this one is as sharp as a tack! The Park in Dungarvan is dominated in the background by a church and contained a bandstand as one of it's central features. It would be interesting to see how much has survived and what it looks like today? Photographers: Unknown Collection: Eblana Photograph Collection Date: between ca. 1870-1890 After 20th September 1903 NLI Ref: EB_0771 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Then we had moving Swiss Cottages!

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Description: Some years ago we had the phenomenon of moving statues which caused worldwide interest but back in 1920 Waterford had a moving Swiss Cottage and only Captain Fanning paid any attention:-) Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: ca. 12 August 1920 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 2864 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The lads from Annagry would take some beating!

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Description: Annagry is a small place with a small population but somebody, with a real passion for music, appears to have assembled a very large band! At first glance I thought that it was in some way connected to the Boys Brigade with that headgear on the younger folk but the banner with Kevin Barry would rule that out. I wonder if they still survive and what instruments they played? Photographers: Denis Tynan 1923 - 2010 Collection: Tynan Photographic Collection Date: 17th March 1957 NLI Ref: NPA TYN159 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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A hop, step and jump to Leap?

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Description: From the elegance of a society wedding in yesterday's image to the rustic charm of a street scene in Leap, Co. Cork. It seems to have been a bit windy judging by the lassies pinafore outside Donovan's. The is a God (I am dyslexic), some chucks and some very curious little ones (with a shy one behind). Photographer: Fergus O’Connor Collection: Fergus O'Connor Collection Date: 1900 - 1920? NLI Ref: OCO 274 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Happy the bride - (the bridesmaids look gloomy)

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Description: The title on this is interesting "Miss Godfrey, with bridesmaids etc." implying that the poor groom is a mere appendage? A glamorous wedding group with a happy male contingent while the bridesmaids seem somewhat discomfited? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Between 1901 - 1954 10th September 1927 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 3457 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8901
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A couple of Gas men with many a good joke!

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Description: Back to the ubiquitous Poole Collection today and probably Waterford, though that is not certain, and a Gas Works. Gas was extracted from coal and generally a pall of dust seemed to hang about those places and the surrounding area. Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Between 1901 - 1954 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0121a You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 7891
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Two girls in silk kimonos, both Beautiful, one a gazelle.

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Description: It is doubtful any two sisters have had as much impact on Irish history and literature as Constance and Eva Gore-Booth. That the ladies were very beautiful is beyond doubt but they were much more than that. Which of the Gore-Booth ladies is this? Photographers: Various Collection: Irish Personalities Photographic Collection Date: Before 1926? NLI Ref: NPA PERS18 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 45007
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Where miracles are a daily occurrence

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Description: Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin City where some of the saddest stories are daily matched by miracles of medical, surgical and nursing care! The hospital and the area surrounding it have changed considerably in the intervening 70ish years. Photographer: Alexander Campbell “Monkey” Morgan Collection: Morgan Aerial Photographic Collection Date: ca. 1954 -1957 Most likely September to November 1956 NLI Ref: NPA MOR2633 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8757
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Aberdeen and Geesala sharing a moment

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Description: Lord and Lady Aberdeen with a nurse outside a house in Geesala outside Ballina, in Co. Mayo. When you think about how this island seems heavily populated with 4/5 million people it must have been crammed with 8 million by the start of the famine. Conditions must have been dire for the poor and though I may be wrong, the Congested Districts Boards were an attempt to raise the standard of housing and health care. It would seem that the Aberdeens were ardent supporters of the Board? Lady Aberdeen appears to be impressed with the nurses wasp waist! Photographers: Unknown Main creator: Robert John Wellch 1859 - 1936 Collection: The Congested Districts Board Photographic Collection Date: ca. 1905 -1915 NLI Ref: CDB56 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Cars from Cork

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Description: To end this week we have an image from Mr. O'Dea with a load of newly minted cars on railcars in the Cork railway system. Whither bound? Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date: July 1960 NLI Ref.: ODEA 21/60 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8062
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What happened to the half of the man?

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Description: From that time when Britain ruled the waves to the more leisurely experience of golfing in Bundoran. The green looks a bit crowded by today's standards. (Well so it seems to a non golfer) We have the rare experience of seeing half a man in the background but that might be another golfing phenomenon? Perhaps he lost his head when he missed his putt???? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_06894 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Fear naught Dreadnaught

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Description: The fleet at Foynes, Co. Limerick on the top of the tide and on a flat calm on the Shannon Estuary. Little did Morning Mary think when rowing in a regatta in Foynes that those same waters once held these giants of the seas! The weather must have been fine with the awnings up around the ships and there is no evidence that they are going anywhere soon so they could sit back and enjoy the peace? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_09699 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Of cabbages and Kings...

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Description: From the disinterested spectators and understated glamour of Bridge Street in Coleraine to the down to earth trading of vegetables and sundries in Clonmel. Gladstone Street has surely changed it's name by now and no doubt there are many of the shops that have changed also? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 1896 - 1901 NLI Ref: L_CAB_06918 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 7921
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Shirtings, Sheetings and Flannels

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Description: We continue to follow Mr. French on his perambulations throughout the island and from Warrenpoint up along the Ulster coast to Coleraine in County Derry. The people don't appear to have had much interest in the photographer as there is much movement captured, especially close up. looking at all the debris along the gutter perhaps there was a market on the street earlier? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_06867 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 7424
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Friday Market at Warrenpoint

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Description: Up to the North side of Carlingford Lough today to the square in Warrenpoint where a market is in full swing. This Royal Plate from Mr. French gives great detail of the fashions, the people and the buildings but not much information on the produce on sale/display. The clothing will probably be the best clue as to the date! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_11451 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 9099
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Limerick Hams to Dalkey

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Description: For today we have a view of a very familiar scene, O'Connell Bridge from the south side looking up O'Connell Street towards the Pillar. The activity captured here is just fascinating with the electric trams, the trucks, vans, cars and lots and lots of pedestrians. The sign in the foreground which shows that ladies must walk on the road is taking things a little bit too far! Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 22nd January 1932 to early February 1932 NLI Ref: EAS_1741 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 9646
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Juno without Joxer

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Description: Eileen Crowe as Juno looking downbeat and long suffering as well she might given the times she lived in. Sean O'Casey was a genius and "Juno and the Paycock" comes high in the pantheon of great plays of the world! Photographers: Harry Phibbs Date: insert date NLI Ref: AB26 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Bumi Siliwangi (Villa Isola), February 7 1949

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Description: Bumi Siliwangi (Villa Isola) an art-deco building in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, Ray Olsen, February 7 1949, from vintage film negative ON 388/Box 022/Item 102 collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YolgJEQ9. Completed in 1933 by the Dutch architect Wolff Schoemaker for Dominique Willem Berretty.
Owner: State Library of NSW
Views: 9256
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Muddy puddles where the Dog Leaps

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Description: Main Street, Limavady (Leim an mhadra) after the rain with lots of muddy puddles and people standing out all over the place. There may be a (?) or two on view with a ghostly horse and cart disappearing into the murk. Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 NLI Ref: EAS_2858 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8091
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Let's follow the money

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Description: On the weekend when some lucky person in Clare won €30 million in the Euromillions lottery it would be churlish not to visit and Mr. O'Dea provides the ideal opportunity to do so. Miltown Malbay railway station as it was in 1956 is the subject of the image with a diesel engine at the fore stands at the platform. There's a choice of bicycles available for those who might need to catch up if the train has left the station - or is that taking "Are you right there Michael" too far. Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date: September 1956 NLI Ref.: ODEA 6/94 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 7717
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RAAF crew working on newly arrived Lockheed aircraft at Richmond, Sydney, 1940

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Description: RAAF crew working on newly arrived Lockheed aircraft at Richmond, Sydney, Frederick Stanley Grimes, 8 February 1940, from vintage film negative, ON 388/Box 027/Item 049 collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YK5Qk5xn/qzPDKqNVMdGOE
Owner: State Library of NSW
Views: 9470
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Meeting the neighbours

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Description: Having been to visit Lord Dunsany last week from on high we now get an opportunity, thanks to Monkey Morgan, to visit his neighbours in Killeen Castle, Co. Meath. Looking at the shot one can see the way the outbuildings are set at an angle to the castle proper in such a way that they do not impede the view for the main house? Photographer: Alexander Campbell “Monkey” Morgan Collection: Morgan Aerial Photographic Collection Date: ca. 1954 -1957 NLI Ref: NPA MOR89 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 9559
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The biggest chicken ever or...

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Description: What a cracker of an image of Main Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow? Horse apples galore, chairs set out in a line, ladies in big hats, sun shades out over shop windows and a strange looking chicken eying up the photographer. The style of the young lady on the left striding out towards the footpath makes her look confident and as if she is pointedly ignoring the photographer make this for me! Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 NLI Ref: Eas 3834 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 17255
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Captain's on the bridge!

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Description: Looking the Quays in Waterford from the Ferrybank side with a few minor distractions blocking the view! A ship unloading on the North quay with lots of dock workers standing around looking at the photographer while the Captain and Mate are on the bridge keeping an eye on proceedings! Yesterdays visit to Killarney was very interesting ranging from the construction of the hall to the burning down and the steamy scenes of the phenomenon that was the film "Helga"! Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: 11th December 1926 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 3414 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 12273
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From East Avenue to Killarney in one leap?

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Description: East Avenue Hall, Killarney, Co. Kerry where the gentlemen sit on the seats and the ladies sit on their dresses in the grass! It's a far cry from East Avenue, New York to Killarney and yet not so far at all at all! I'm on tenterhooks waiting to find out what this is all about and where is it now? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_10565 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 19360
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Steps of stairs

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Description: The Phelan's of South Lodge, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary make a very handsome family in this charming Poole image from 1939. The children all appear to be very close in age and must surely have a number of Irish twins if not twins proper? What can we find out about them? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: 28th August 1939 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 4313 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 9057
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Long's are up and Callaghan's are down

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Description: A fine Royal Plate capturing the top end of North Main Street, Bandon in Co. Cork on a quiet day. The ladies are not interested in posing for Mr. French and have moved in to Long's and O'Callaghan's to thwart his efforts to make them famous. Down the street from them is a dog, or it may be a cat though it looks more like a "wannabee wallaby" - what do you think Danny and Foxglove? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_08564 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 9008
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The British have landed...

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Description: It has been a while since we had an O'Dea image and todays is a cracker given all the changes that have taken place on that skyline since 1960. HMS Malcolm, a ship from the Royal Navy paying a courtesy visit to Dublin must have been a security nightmare for the peelers in Pearse Street? Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date: September 08 1960 NLI Ref.: ODEA 22/20 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Looking down on those who looked down

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Description: Dunsany Castle in County Meath from the lens of the mighty "Monkey" Morgan! These big houses set in rolling pastureland, bright deciduous woodlands and clear streams are becoming a thing of the past but Dunsany still goes on. The stables look as magnificent as the house and that walled garden must be a haven of peace on a bright summers evening? Photographer: Alexander Campbell “Monkey” Morgan Collection: Morgan Aerial Photographic Collection Date: ca. May 1954 NLI Ref: NPA MOR48 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 9404
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The harp that once through Tara's Halls...

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Description: Tara Hill with Lia Fail is the title for this grassy ditch with a bit of a stone sticking up out of the mound. Yet historically this place is the Holy Ground! I must admit that having been reared on the tales of Cormac MacArt, Laoighaire with the Horses Ears and so on, standing on Tara for the first time was underwhelming, to say the least! Probably not the best photograph of the one time centre of Irish civilisation but it does mark the passing of so much time and what time does to earthen structures. Photographer: Thomas H. Mason Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: 1890 - 1910 NLI Ref: M30/21 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8113
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We are the Champions, my friends

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Description: The Rockwell College Senior Rugby team of 1935/36 look like they were fed plenty of good Tipperary beef for the whole season - and several more before that! A fine body of young men with Munster caps to go with their trophy. Can we find out about them and how did they fare afterwards? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: May 10th 1936 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 4135 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 10132
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Jammy times at the Jammet Hotel

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Description: From the overstated elegance of the Metropole Hotel on Monday we move to the understated comfort of the Jammet Hotel on "Sraid Andreais Naomha" in Dublin's city centre. Congratulations on yesterdays work, it was a rollercoaster watching the family tale unravel and wonderful to find out so much about a handsome family! Photographer: Fergus O’Connor Collection: Fergus O'Connor Collection Date: Possibly 1900-1920 NLI Ref: OCO 327 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 7430
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V1 in Antwerp

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Description: This V1 bomb was part of the war exhibit organised by the propaganda section of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (PWD/SHAEF) in Antwerp, in June 1945. After the Liberation in September 1944 through March 1945, Antwerp and its port became a prime target for the new German rocket bombs. The exact number of casualties in the city are uncertain, although some sources mention at least 4.000 people killed and some 50.000 buildings destroyed. Photographer unknown. Collection of Jean Pede. hdl.handle.net/21.12117/42663758
Owner: Liberas
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Vennachar Church Survives 1903 "Big Fire"

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Description: The Vennachar Community Memorial Church is a testament to time and tragedy. It’s located on the Buckshot Lake Road immediately east of the hamlet of Vennachar. The prominent sign at the front entrance reads: Vennachar Community Memorial Church Survivor of 1903 Fire Methodist Episcopal 1875 - 1925 United Church 1925 - 1975 Restored 1987 Through Generous Donations of Time and Money Visitors Inquire At Vennachar Store. The dry spring of 1903 was perfect for forest fires. A major one, remembered as “The Big Fire”, started between Mazinaw Lake and Vennachar. The fire started in brush left behind during timbering operations. A strong south wind pushed the fire directly towards Vennachar so powerful, several houses were burned to the ground. Residents hurried to save their livestock and take cover. Two other fires were reported in the immediate area the same day. The post office, new school, two stores, and the new parsonage could not be saved. Somehow, the church was spared and equally remarkable there was no loss of life. The Vennachar Memorial Church continues to stand the test of time. In 1954, Group of Seven artist A.Y. Jackson painted the church. Part of the Ken and Cathy Hook Album Note: All CDHS Flickr content is available for the public use (non-commercial) providing our Rights Statement is followed: pioneer.mazinaw.on.ca/flickr_statement.php
Owner: Cloyne & District Historical Society
Views: 2269
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Ugh(ly) building on the riverbank

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Description: From the elaborate elegance of the Metropole Hotel to this industrial grade bunker on the river bank in Waterford/Kilkenny within the space of 24 hours! While Morning Mary is reasonably familiar with the view from the Quays in Waterford she does not recognise this one. Perhaps when it was finished it changed from a pigs ear into a pearl???? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: August 1905 NLI Ref: POOLEIMP 1310 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8305
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Rooms with a view and old ghosts...

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Description: A very interesting image from the lens of Mr. French today, the Metropole Hotel on the corner of Sackville (O'Connell) Street and Princes Street. Just one person seems to have stood still while the plate was exposed while many "ghosts" are seen moving into Princes Street. I imagine that it would have been such an addition to the life and activities of the modern O'Connell Stree? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_04818 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 10144
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A "DRY" house?

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Description: Normally the Mason Collection will have somewhere or something out of the ordinary on offer but in this case it is just a house! A big, solid, somewhat neglected house with lots of windows, many of them open in a rural setting. The catalogue title states "House - Rathalohean - No 44, Fr Mathew set." and therein may lie the clue. So, is it or isn't it? Photographer: Thomas H. Mason Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: 1890 - 1910 NLI Ref: M20/31/4 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 23382
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Some sing out loud on the telephone wires

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Description: Staying beside the seaside though further up the east coast at Bangor in County Down. Prince Town Road, Bangor to be precise with lines of houses and the most impressive strings of wires strung on poles. Were they electricity or telephone? The man in the straw boater in the foreground is holding a very impressive two wheeled mode of transportation. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_09547 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Outside on the Southside of Dublin

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Description: What a lovely photo of Strand Road, Sandymount. We get a great view of the tram and the lady in white who seems to be having a job holding on to her hat, I thought they had hat pins back then? The pram (buggy) on the left looks very modern and not unlike the models on sale today. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: between 1890-1910 NLI Ref: L_ROY_10955 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 9318
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Rushing spuds to Lambay

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Description: The land around North County Dublin has for many years been the market garden that supplied Dublin and still is to this day! Rush, a small fishing town and market garden benefits from good soil and the low frost that comes from being near the sea as can be seen in this Eason image. Nearby is Lambay Island, part of an old estate and home to Beachcomber Australia's friends the Wallabies! Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 NLI Ref: EAS_1967 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8349
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Knox, Knox! Who's there?

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Description: To end the week we have another photo from the Poole Collection and yet again on Barronstrand Street in Waterford. The shop and house of Joseph Knox complete with a great array of the goods available therein and outside! Since Cleary's had moved on was Mr. or Mrs. Knox considering a move also? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: 12th June 1911 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 2297 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 8036
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Down by the sally gardens

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Description: I suspect that this should have a reference to "De banks" given that it is an O'Connor image but I don't want to be presumptuous. An unknown location with trees along a river bank and a couple of bare looking hills in the distance but where is it? Photographer: Fergus O’Connor Collection: Fergus O'Connor Collection Date: Between 1900 - 1920 NLI Ref: OCO 196 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 7643
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Confections and reflections down at the Bijou

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Description: A very interesting image from the wonderful Poole Collection for todays posting. Mrs. O'Mahony commissioned Arthur Henri to photograph the "Bijou" shop and he captured a lot more than just the shop front. The boy in the window above, the beautiful hats on their stands in the window, the wonderful lace curtains to provide suitable privacy for the ladies who would wish to try them on and the reflections in the glass that may show us the man himself? In Waterford I suspect but where and what is there now? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: July 1st 1908 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 1832 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Knock, knock, knocking on heavens door

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Description: For all you Guns N'Roses fans the title is as far as it goes, indeed St. Mary's Church in Athlone is as far as anyone is going on that street. What an impressive spire? Reaching for the sky and soaring above the church and all around it. What does it look like today? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 1906 - 1911 NLI Ref: L_ROY_11618 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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NOT in Lyreacrompane

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Description: On Monday morning we go on a mystery tour with Mason as he shows up an unusual photo with the title "View from entrance to City Hall" showing a pillared space with a planter, a statue and a street scene. As the headline here states it is Not in Lyreacrompane, I'm pretty sure it is not in Dublin either so where is it? Have things changed much in the meantime? Photographer: Thomas H. Mason Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: 1890 - 1910 At lease 1920 NLI Ref: M35/20 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Lined up to bring home the bacon

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Description: A line up of trucks at the Denny's premises in Morgan Street, Waterford (?) Pigs and their products have featured here over the years as pig slaughtering and processing has long been a major industry in Waterford and Denny's were one of the biggest. The interest in this shot must be on the trucks, their makes and models? Hopefully Denny's are not gone altogether from Waterford as Barbour's are gone from Lisburn. Thank you for all the work on that yesterday, it was very entertaining to watch the story unwind! Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Circa 24th June 1938 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 4267 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Even All the Saints couldn't spot the dog!

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Description: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL The cataloguers in the NLI were on the sauce over the Christmas period because the title on this image states: "All Saints Church, Grangegorman, Phibsborough, including a tram, Dublin City, Co. Dublin" If anybody can spot the tram then they can also spot the dog and make DannyM8's New Year for him? Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 NLI Ref: EAS_1887 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Looking up at those looking down

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Description: A lovely Poole photograph showing the pier at Tramore as seen from the cliffs above. Obviously a day of celebration with lots of people both on the cliffs and on the pier and boating activity galore on the water. It's Christmas and both the staff at the National Library and the Marys would like to wish all our viewers and contributors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We would like to thank you for all the work, the fun and the pleasure of your company throughout the year and look forward to even more enjoyment in 2022. Nollaig shona daoibh go leir! Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: August 1907 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 1722 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Summer time and the livin is easy - in Newtownbarry

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Description: A summer scene in Newtownbarry, Co. Wexford. The awnings /sunshades are out over the shop windows, the animals and the people are resting in the shade of the trees and all is well with the world. Probably the most identifiable object in view is the post office pillar box and that should give us at least a start date but it there anything else that can help? Oh yes, do I see a dog???? Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 1910 - 1934 NLI Ref: EAS_3741 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Fitzroy iron works, Mittagong, c. 1873 a

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Description: Fitzroy iron works, Mittagong, 1859-1869, by unknown photographer, from vintage albumen print, State Library of New South Wales, [collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9yM6rrp9/64qDlOj2Qp6Pq SPF/1659]
Owner: State Library of NSW
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When is a cross not a cross?

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Description: Old Cross in Newtownards, Co. Down must refer to a cross roads because otherwise there is no cross in sight? A very interesting image from the Eason Collection with girls in pinafores, boys in bare feet a water fountain, a patient nag outside stables and traffic in the distance. Is the fountain still there, where is the Old Cross, and what does it look like now? Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: betweenCirca 1900-1939 1903 NLI Ref: EAS_1418 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The BIG fellah

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Description: One hundred years after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty that set up the Irish Free State we have a fine photo of Michael Collins. Collins is one of those who has become even bigger in the popular imagination in recent times and is almost canonised in many minds. Sadly when this was taken his days were numbered and we lost the great man all too early. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V_ZEzdlteY Photographers: Various Collection: Irish Political Figures Photographic Collection Date: Circa 1921 NLI Ref: NPA POLF28 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Oh it's six miles from Bangor to Donaghadee

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Description: Ballymagee Street in Bangor, County Down on a fine day with an omnibus complete with destination plate to put our location on the map, so to speak! I do love posting photographs like this with so much going on, shops, awnings, clothing, traffic etc. The title comes from the song The Auld Orange Flute Oh, it's six miles from Bangor to Donaghadee Now Bob, the deceiver, he took us all in He married a Papist called Bridget McGinn Turned Papish himself and forsook the old cause That gave us our freedom, religion and laws Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_11218 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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So good they named it twice!

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Description: Donegal, County Donegal may not have the skyscrapers and the population of "you know where" but what it might lack in numbers it makes up for in rugged beauty and long history. Clearly a view not of the town but taken from the quayside looking out across a lough. it looks like a day for fishing rather than swimming but there's a boat handy should you feel the urge? Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 NLI Ref: EAS_1077 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Probably Arch Tuckett's Midget speedcar with Henderson motorcycle engine, Sydney, 1934

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Description: Probably Arch Tuckett's Midget speed car with Henderson motorcycle engine, having engine work, in Dowling Street, East Sydney,/Woolloomooloo, next to C.A. Martin, decorator, 1934, Sam Hood, from glass negative, State Library of New South Wales, ON 204 Box 36/1-17 collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Ydma4De9/55mL08NqD7qpL395354
Owner: State Library of NSW
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Symmetry in gray stone where St. Mobhi reigns supreme!

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Description: For years I passed this enormous gray edifice not knowing what it was or why it was there and at one point it seemed to have been taken back into use and to live all over again. I hope to learn more about it now and what it was before and after? I've been out of action for the past couple of weeks and Research Mary was doing everything, all on her owneyoh. Thank you for standing in!!!! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 1908 - 1914 September 1909. NLI Ref: L_ROY_10529 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Woman reading the race guide, Sydney Cup, Randwick Racecourse, March 1937, by Sam Hood

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Description: Woman reading the race guide, Sydney Cup, Randwick Racecourse, March 1937, by Sam Hood, from film negative, ON 204 Box 27/26-42, collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1l4VRXV1/NZqA0WGo42Pm3
Owner: State Library of NSW
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St. Paul’s Retreat.

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Description: This is Mount Argus Church a place I know very well, whereas the church and monastery has changed little over the years the grounds have changed dramatically. I am sure we will hear all about the Passionists and Saint Charles of Mount Argus. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_00770 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin.

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Description: I think it is fair to say that this hearth has had better days than the image we see here. I would imagine that it was a much more impressive sight in it's hay day! The catalogue tells us it belongs in a Castle in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. There will be some fun to be had with Megazoom trying to decipher the carved writing, I see Tvrles and Tipparie! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 1910 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_07183 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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What's good for the Goose is good for the Gander.

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Description: A lovely shot of an "Irish cabin" from Mr. French. The use of the word cabin to describe a dwelling in Ireland has almost disappeared over the years since this photo was taken. I suppose nobody wanted to live in a cabin unless it was aboard a fancy ship, cruiser or aircraft. That point aside, the Marys had a long chat about this photo yesterday and we are as one (which seldom happens) in our view that you have no chance of finding the location of this half thatched half slated rural home. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_04003 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The Royal Munster Fusiliers

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Description: From Cobh we travel Northwest to the beautiful town of Killarney for this lovely shot be Lawrence of a military memorial dedicated to the Royal Munster Fusiliers. From way back in my memory bank I think they were commonly know as "The Dirty Shirts" I wonder why? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 1902 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_10564 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Top Brass

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Description: Our Catalogue says "Lusitania disaster, Cobh, Co. Cork : procession of military and naval officers as part of the funerary procession for the victims of the disaster" We have had another photo from the Lusitania disaster before which proved very popular. With this photo I expect we will name a few of the participants. Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: 1915 NLI Ref: POOLED 2745/4 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Sydney for the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Appeal 1939 01

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Description: Lord Mayor's Patriotic Day Fundraising Appeal, Martin Place, Sydney, 2 December 1939. Australia had entered #WWII just a few months earlier and it is likely that Ted Hood photographed this huge turn for the Sunday Sun. ON 388/Box 051/Item 072 collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nZNW7wQn/8BZNePvZL4PZR
Owner: State Library of NSW
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Remembering in Derry

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Description: Derry is a place of great history and much need for remembrance and so a "Memorial Hall" seems very appropriate. What do we know about this hall and if it still stands what is it used for now? Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_04321 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Parasols, bare feet and pinafores

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Description: Knox Street, Sligo on a sunny day brings all the people out. The young lad on the left in his bare feet, the young lassie in her pinnie and the lady, kindly covering her gentleman with her shiny, white parasol! Lawrence's Royal sized plates are a joy with all the detail that they capture and this is no exception. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_03248 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Boaters and ghosts in Newtownbarry/Bunclody

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Description: Mr. French's images from Newtownbarry/Bunclody are some of the most atmospheric in the entire Lawrence Collection and this is no exception. The Carrigduff Road showing the entrance to some big building, a row of houses and a number of people, no dogs has that same warm, summery feeling similar to those that went before. The plants growing on the window boxes are strangely reminiscent of the briars in the windows of those homes resisting eviction in earlier times! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_10702 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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