Irish Independent, 100 Years Ago Today (6th May, 1916-2016)
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- 06 May 2016
Just this week it was our great fortune to come across this rare original copy of The Irish Independent, published on this day exactly 100 years ago, May 6th 1916.
It details the aftermath of the Easter Rising 1916, with many articles regarding executions of leaders as well as public notices and advertisements showing the practical impact of the unrest.
A very fragile item, it is for sale at only €150 (as is, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), but we thought it was worth sharing to a wider audience in the meantime. A piece of real historical and social importance.
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