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a postage stamp with a green clock tower on it's front and the number 30

The Ashworth Letter Box

Issued in 1998, Ireland

an old map of the island of hibernia in black and white, with many names on it

Ah Eire

A map of Ireland (1513) which includes the mythical island of Brazíl..

the irish flag with an irish poem written in white and green on it's side

I cannot believe I found this cos Frank Delaney's mother was my first teacher in school.

an old poster advertises ireland is not a republic yet, the provincial government says

irish protest posters images 1913 - Google Search

the last high king of ireland by brian boru, illustrated by john b brown

Ireland Calling Store

Brian Boru was probably the most successful warlord king in Irish history. He is known as the last High King of Ireland and is even credited with seeing off the Vikings who had terrorised the Irish for over 200 years.

an old photo of men in suits and ties with writing on the bottom half of them

Birmingham's real Peaky Blinders

- The Real *Peaky Blinders" c. 1919 (?) / 1920's gang "They used their peaked hats with razor blades sewn in to rob people. That's what a Peaky Blinder was. "When they hit someone or headbutted someone on the nose while wearing one, it would cause their victim temporary blindness."

an old black and white photo of people standing in front of destroyed buildings

Dublin Bread Company

Dublin after Irish Rising 1916.

an old photo of a castle on top of a hill in the middle of town

The Grassmarket, Edinburgh, photographed in the 1860's

an old jail cell with barred windows and bars on the railings is pictured in this image

Kilmainham Goal Dublin, Ireland - prison that hosed & executed many participats in Irish rebellions, very moving guided tours on the hour #deckchairsuccess

Countess Markievicz - The Rebel Countess?

Countess Markievicz. As a Lieutenant in the ICA the Countess participated in the Easter Rising of 1916 and subsequently sentenced to Kilmainham Jail. I was lucky enough to get to visit her cell in the 1990s.

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a man with a moustache on his face and the words british government has no right in ireland

James Connolly

an old black and white photo of a flag on top of a building with a clock tower in the background

Easter Rising 1916 on Twitter

For the first time in 700 years the flag of a free Ireland floats triumphantly over the GPO in Dublin during the Rising. It was made by Mary Shannon captured by the British troops after the surrender of the rebels, was returned to Ireland in 1966 and is on display in the National Museum of Ireland Dublin.

Ireland Centenary 1916 Easter Rising Silhouette and Hirsute T-Shirts | Mephobia Designs

Ireland Centenary 1916 Easter Rising Silhouette and Hirsute T-Shirts

an old black and white photo of a man in uniform

History, Heritage, Folklore, and News from County Sligo, Ireland

Constance Markievicz (née Gore-Booth) - Amazingly brave and beautiful Irish rebel, suffragist, artist, & leader (among other things).

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