130 years of Irish life summed up in 40 photos

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

 

A snap shot of Ireland in 40 photos - Muhammad Ali having "the craic" in Ireland

Photo by WorldIrish

The Rare Irish Stuff Facebook page contains so many snippets of Irish life and history that it's quite easy to become immersed in photos, videos and old ads for hours on end.

Here are just 40 of the images they have shared that come together to tell the story of Ireland.

Hopefully you recognise or remember some of the 'Irish stuff' featured.

1. Muhammad Ali having the craic in Ireland (right)

2. The maths books that got many of us through primary school

3. Dublin rockers in their hey day

4. Irish emigrants Ellis Island bound aboard the Atlantic Liner

5. Gardaí in Grafton Street on their segways

6. The unforgettable Phil Lynott

7. An Irish blessing

8. Kids outside 'The Irish House' in 1962

9. Few sticks for rent in Co Mayo

10. The view from Nelson's Pillar

11. The towers in Ballymun

12. Were you a Zhivago regular?

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