eblana photograph collection, history of ireland

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The demon drink met its match, Cork, Ireland

The demon drink met its match, Cork, Ireland

The Apostle of Temperance is commemorated in his native Cork and throughout Ireland for his campaign to reduce the misery caused by the 'demon drink'. I.E. alcohol. Not a bad reminder for those who may have ov... More

Upsy Downsy but not Upsidey Downsy?

Upsy Downsy but not Upsidey Downsy?

I can think of few places better than Tramore to go for a bracing perambulation on a Christmas morning before returning to a dinner of stuffed turkey and ham followed by rich sherry trifle. All washed down by c... More

Is that a Ganlow or a Gondola I see before me?

Is that a Ganlow or a Gondola I see before me?

Those of you who are not "in the know" are wondering at that heading but the boat under the arch of the bridge is known as a "Ganlow" and allegedly they were based on the Gondola! The Shannon must have been at... More

Sackville Street in full swing.

Sackville Street in full swing.

Morning Mary is taking a bit of a punt today by posting two images of the same scene from the wonderful Eblana "upsidey downsie" collection. Since they are the same scene yet with great differences of populati... More

Sackville Street in the quiet, Dublin, Ireland

Sackville Street in the quiet, Dublin, Ireland

Morning Mary is taking a bit of a punt today by posting two images of the same scene from the wonderful Eblana "upsidey downsie" collection. Since they are the same scene yet with great differences of populati... More

This is so busy I need a cup of Liptons tea!

This is so busy I need a cup of Liptons tea!

This is a FIRST I stand to be corrected but this is the first image from the EBLANA Collection that we have posted here. A busy image full of people, traffic and movement to delight and thrill the viewer. In... More