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Old Place, Callan (1978) by Tony O’Malley (1913-2003)
Old Place, Callan (1978) by Tony O’Malley (1913-2003)
Old Place, Callan (1978) by Tony O’Malley (1913-2003) seems to take a birds-eye view of field formations, and winter pools reflecting winter sun.
AIB Art Collection
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Tomb of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond and his wife, Margaret Fitzgerald
Tomb of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond and his wife, Margaret Fitzgerald
Tomb of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond and his wife, Margaret Fitzgerald (c.1539), St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. In comparison to English tombs, the armour and costume depicted on this tomb appear quite dated. As most tombs were commissioned before death, this seems to be deliberate; it may have been a way for the couple to display their ancient lineage, or perhaps simply reflect the different fashions that were current in Ireland at the time.
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The -Four Star Trio-
The -Four Star Trio-
The "Four Star Trio" (Con O'Driscoll, Pat Ahern and Johnny McCarthy) and Paul O'Shaughnessy
Courtesy Terry Moylan
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O'Connell Bridge, Dublin 1927-1929
O'Connell Bridge, Dublin 1927-1929
O'Connell Bridge, Dublin 1927-1929. The public transport of the time was trams. The automobile is now much in evidence.
By kind permission of Seamus Kearns, Old Dublin Society
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More Evictions (Mayo Co. Library)
More Evictions (Mayo Co. Library)
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The Dalway Harp
The Dalway Harp
Made in A.D 1621, by Donal O'Dermody of Kilkenny, for Sir John Fitz Edmund Fitzgerald of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
Copyright managed by the Library Council
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Turoe Stone
Turoe Stone
Turoe Stone, Co. Galway
Courtesy of Fáilte Ireland
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Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell only spent 9 months in Ireland from August 1649 to May 1650, but his impact was to be everlasting on the island. With fierce brutality Cromwell succeed in completing the English conquest of Ireland where others had failed. Cromwell first set a course to Drogheda. 3,500 men women and children were killed over the two day battle, with the city suffering heavy bombardment. Nearby towns surrendered or evacuated. Less than a month later, Cromwell arrived at Wexford town. Here over 1500 people were slaughtered in the massacre that ensued. Cromwell rested in Youghal until the spring of 1650 and then turned his attention towards Kilkenny and the Tipperary towns of Fethard, Clonmel and Cashel. By May 1650 Ireland had been placed under British rule and Cromwell returned home. Sieges on both Limerick and Galway, the last city under Irish control to fall, ended in October and November 1650 respectively. English rule in Ireland was complete.
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The Ní Dhomhnaill Sisters
The Ní Dhomhnaill Sisters
Tríona and Mairéad Ní Dhomhnaill singing together in Nell & Jimmy Gleeson's pub, Coore, Co. Clare.
Copyright Tony Kearns
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Picture of peasants calling at the door of a wealthier house
Picture of peasants calling at the door of a wealthier house
In past times people in rural Ireland held superstitions and passed them from generation to generation. Those in the gentry were generally suspicious of these traditions. For example there are many associations warning away the evil eye and protecting things of value. There are also associations regarding certain rituals and good luck omens. For example, it is lucky to be awakened by birds singing on the morning of your wedding and if your wedding dress is accidentally torn on the day. It was also thought that keeping a horse shoe or metal over the door of a house would bring good luck to the household.



