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November 9, 1990

from National Library of Ireland on The Commons

  • 3 older comments, and then…
  • Peter Denton said:
    Haughey looks pleased...
  • Swordscookie said:
    Peter, I thought that Haughey handled that very well at the time, he is quite deadpan here but he spoke and acted very magnanimously. It really is one of those that all us snappers would love to have taken!
  • instinctive mind said:
    Nice Photo ( back then ) Glad she won. Most likely a good President of a great Land.
  • Sheba78 said:
    As a twelve year old girl, at the time, I was so happy she won. The hard-hearted grumpy old cynic that I am now would say "but what difference does it make - it's only a ceremonial role." At the time though she seemed so vibrant and optimistic compared to all the old grey men in grey suits. It was definitely the first time I took any interest in politics. So thanks NLI, for putting me in touch with my inner idealist if only for a moment. And thanks Mrs Robinson.
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    Sheba78 Yes, if this hadn't been a November shot, I could have called it "Here's to you, Mrs Robinson"! :) And you should always bring your inner idealist out for a walk every now and then...

Bonafide Travellers

from National Library of Ireland on The Commons

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  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    And we have a winner! John Spooner John Spooner added a note on the picture over Bonafide Travellers. John, do you never sleep?
  • John Spooner said:
    Wasn't there a law which prohibited selling of alcoholic beverages on Sundays other than to 'bona fide travellers'? There's an advertisement on the 2nd tram (centre-right) with 'Refreshments on Sundays. Bona fide travellers'
  • John Spooner said:
    National Library of Ireland on The Commons From time to time. I see that Arabian Nights was on at the Gaiety Theatre

    Here's the none-too-complimentary review from Freeman's of May 20th 1890, which refers to Miss Vaudray's be-feathered hat (click for a readable version).

  • heady school said:
    Over market gardens tidy, Taverns for the bona fide
  • National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
    John Spooner Ooh, you're ringing vague bells with me about Dubliners heading out to Wicklow hills on a Sunday to go to public houses.

Top hats, tails and Reckitts Blue

from National Library of Ireland on The Commons

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  • Suck Diesel said:
    The entrance to the 1907 Irish International Exhibition, Ballsbridge. See archiseek.com/2012/1907-irish-international-exhibition-du... for a better copy of same image. Built on 52 acres that Lord Pembroke had promised to the Pembroke District Council for a public park, lying between the River Dodder, Morehampton Road and Clyde Road. The site later became Herbert Park. All that remains of the exhibition is the pond which was part of the water slide and one of the two bandstands, the other going to Bray.
  • Swordscookie said:
    Suck Diesel My first instinct was Harcourt Street as well but that arch, which looks so elegant, is all wrong! Morning Mary will have to make adjustments.
  • Suck Diesel said:
    Swordscookie Looks like some palace from the days of the Raj, except for the heavy overcoats. There are much better versions of this image on internet than this one.
  • Sharon Corbet said:
    There's some info on Reckitt's Blue here.
  • DannyM8 said:
    Happy Christmas to all.