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O'Connell Memorial Church,Cahirsiveen
O'Connell Memorial Church,Cahirsiveen
Lawrence photograph of Cahirsiveen Church.Although the Lawrence Collection was taken between 1890 and 1910 the message on the back indicates that the postcard was sent in the 1920s as it provides some interesting contemperory and now historical information telling the addressee that the library and the workhouse were then occupied by the military.The sender of the postcard is clearly familiar with Cahirsiveen from the past and is not too impressed. She tells her Aunt Julia that it is "the same dirty old place all the time".
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New Bridge,Kenmare,Co.Kerry
New Bridge,Kenmare,Co.Kerry
This is an example of a postcard supplying historical local information. It seems very likely this photograph was taken at the opening of the new bridge in Kenmare in the 1930s. The original Kenmare Suspension Suspension Bridge opened in 1841 was declared unsafe in 1932 and replaced by this bridge. The postcard show local dignatories assembling for the occasion
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Killorglin Bridge and River Laune,Co.Kerry
Killorglin Bridge and River Laune,Co.Kerry
This postcard is dated 1908 and highlights the fishing amenities in the town. In the foreground is the railway viaduct and in the background the bridge for road traffic can be seen.
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Postcard (back of)
Postcard (back of)
Back side of typical postcard:divided into 2 sides:left hand side for message and right hand side for address with postage rates printed on the square reserved for the stamp.
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St.Mary's Church,Dingle
St.Mary's Church,Dingle
Churhes were a popular subject for postcards. This is St.Marys Church in Dingle built in 1807. Posted to New York,the sender places the message on the front-"where I go to pray every Sunday"
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Town Park,Tralee
Town Park,Tralee
This is a postcard which illustrates the value of photography in capturing areas that no longer exist. The "Green" or "the Bowling Green" was the preserve of the upper classes prior to its purchase by Tralee Urban Council in 1922. The Lodge still stands but the area where the two boys study the cameraman forms part of Denny St. The pathway leads into the Town Park proper.
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Tunnel on the Kenmare Road,Killarney
Tunnel on the Kenmare Road,Killarney
This postcard is a popular choice of tourists down the years .It features a man-made tunnel on the road from Killarney to Kenmare. This road provides spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney. This particular postcard was posted to England on the 8th August 1907.
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Lawrence's photographic studio
Lawrence's photographic studio
William Lawrence's photographic studio was situated in a prime location ,across the road from the GPO in Sackville street (now O'Connell Street)
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Southern Lake Hotel,Waterville
Southern Lake Hotel,Waterville
Postcard of Southern Lake Hotel,Waterville(now Waterville Lake Hotel). This card advertises the primary attraction of the hotel to visitors-its fishing amenities.
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Bank of Ireland,Tralee
Bank of Ireland,Tralee
Another example of a postcard coming up with a rare photograph. The bank stills stands on the same site but much changed. This is a rare example of a commercial building deemed suitable for a postcard.