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Charles (Charlie) Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 7th Marquess of Londonderry

Charles (Charlie) Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 7th Marquess of Londonderry

May I introduce you all to Charles (Charlie) Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 7th Marquess of Londonderry. Always amazed by searching serendipity! Had never heard of the Vane-Tempests until yesterday's Carnlough photograp... More

Buttevant c.1900, Dublin, Ireland

Buttevant c.1900, Dublin, Ireland

Photograph of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary in Buttevant, taken in the period 1880–1900 by Robert French, a photographer who worked for William Lawrence in Dublin, see vtls000041386

Robert French - Cemetery- Parnell's Grave- Glasnevin Co. Dublin (19257693464)

Robert French - Cemetery- Parnell's Grave- Glasnevin Co. Dublin (19257...

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a garden, A flower bed with flowers in the middle of it, A flower bed in the park, A garden with a flower bed and a clock

Robert French - Clonea Castle, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford - Robert French - 1865-1914

Robert French - Clonea Castle, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford - Robert Frenc...

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a castle by the water, A castle on the shore of a body of water, The castle on the beach, ca, A castle on the coast

Cork Opera House 1880-1900

Cork Opera House 1880-1900

Cork Opera House 1880-1900

Dangan Castle Clare - A black and white photo of an old castle

Dangan Castle Clare - A black and white photo of an old castle

Dangan Castle (Clare) photographed 1880-1914 by Robert French. Public domain photograph of medieval object / medieval style artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Robert French - Death at Chappoo

Robert French - Death at Chappoo

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a statue, The statue of the duke of wellington, The statue of in the church of st. lawrence, cambridge, c. 1910, A monument in the middle of a building

Eviction scene, The Council (5691333973)

Eviction scene, The Council (5691333973)

This eviction took place on the Vandeleur Estate, Co.Clare. Format: glass negative Part of: National Library of Ireland Lawrence Collection. For more photographs in this collection see National Library of Irela... More

Family evicted by their landlord during the Irish Land War c1879

Family evicted by their landlord during the Irish Land War c1879

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

GNR (i.e. Great Northern Railway) Station, Belfast (33983057401)

GNR (i.e. Great Northern Railway) Station, Belfast (33983057401)

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of an old building, A black and white photo of a train station, A black and white photo of a street with cars and people, A vintage photo of a ho... More

Grand Parade, Cork City, Co. Cork (33330174634)

Grand Parade, Cork City, Co. Cork (33330174634)

National Library of Ireland Collection

Robert French - High Street, Belfast (5785358121)

Robert French - High Street, Belfast (5785358121)

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a busy city street, A busy street with people and a tram, A black and white photo of a city street with people and horse and carriages, A city... More

Robert French - Marconi Calling NLI

Robert French - Marconi Calling NLI

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a dirt road, A black and white photo of a dirt path leading to a building, A dirt path leading to a building in a field, A farm with a field a... More

Patrick Street Cork Ireland from Daunts Square Circa 1890

Patrick Street Cork Ireland from Daunts Square Circa 1890

View of St. Patrick's Street in Cork, Ireland. Photo taken from Daunt's Square looking east. Image dated to circa 1890. National Library of Ireland reference LROY 1918

Puck Fair, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

Puck Fair, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a crowd of people, A crowd of people standing around a stage with a large flower arrangement on it, A crowd of people in a town square, A blac... More

Robert French - Railway tunnel at Newport, County Mayo

Robert French - Railway tunnel at Newport, County Mayo

A railway tunnel in Newport, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. The railway line was opened in 1894 on completion of this tunnel at the end of Newport Station. It was finally closed in September 1937.

Renmore Barracks, Galway City - once home to the Connaught Rangers. (35110144076)

Renmore Barracks, Galway City - once home to the Connaught Rangers. (3...

National Library of Ireland Collection - An old black and white photo of a street, A black and white photo of a street with a building and people walking on it, The old prison, co. dublin, ireland, circa 1900, ... More

The Twin Wells on the banks of the River Aille at Lisdoonvarna

The Twin Wells on the banks of the River Aille at Lisdoonvarna

A group taking the waters at the Twin Wells on the banks of the River Aille at Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare. Lisdoonvarna is Ireland's only Spa town, and the healthy benefits of the water were noted as early as 1740... More

Water chute erected on the River Lee for the Cork Exhibition

Water chute erected on the River Lee for the Cork Exhibition

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a water slide, A boat is going down a river near a bridge, A boat is being driven over a river, A boat is traveling down a river in a park

Next stop, America! (12115019935)

Next stop, America! (12115019935)

Locomotive 107 at Valentia (Valencia) Harbour Station in Co. Kerry… Photographer: Robert French of Lawrence Photographic Studios, Dublin Date: Between 1901 and 1908 NLI Ref.: L_CAB_06562

Tempests shop, interior, Co. Louth (5713630078)

Tempests shop, interior, Co. Louth (5713630078)

TEM_068 A store with a lot of boxes on the shelves. A black and white photo of a store with a lot of items on the shelves. Public domain postcard scan.

Would have been perfect if the Butcher's Shop was called Hazlett! (9553954028)

Would have been perfect if the Butcher's Shop was called Hazlett! (955...

National Library of Ireland Collection - A black and white photo of a horse drawn carriage, A black and white photo of horses and carts, A black and white photo of a town with horses and carts, A black and whit... More

Flynn and Youngs, Fishmongers & Poulterers
79 Grafton Street... (8248610379)

79 Grafton Street... (8248610379)

National Library of Ireland Collection

"One-storey building, possibly a railway station, with steps, and 4 column, Ionic portico" is Armagh Courthouse (33545966961)
"Unidentified castle on seashore" is Blackrock Castle (35395315222)
"Railway line and bridge in Sandycove, Co. Dublin" - is actually Newry's Egyptian Arch (27607186286)
A hazy, lazy, sunny day in Gorey - Flickr - National Library of Ireland on The Commons
"Unidentified Photograph from the Fergus O'Connor Collection" is the Strand Hotel, Bray (35281395791)
A fine set of fetlocks- Commissioned by Mr. T. Widger (33809896045)
1916 Leaders Poster

1916 Leaders Poster

1916 IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY, LEADERS OF THE INSURRECTION, POWELL PRESS POSTER.

A family pose beside a make-shift shelter Alexander Street, Waterford, Ireland, 1920s (6805869735)
40 ton concrete blocks, general view, men at work. (26479228902)
A girl can never have too many admirers! (9421686276)

A girl can never have too many admirers! (9421686276)

This is American model Linda Ward (O'Reilly) posing, while two local boys give her outfit the once over… Fantastically well done to derangedlemur for getting the location of this photo as Winetavern Street, gi... More

"Downing Street? Treaty Negotiations?" is at least half-wrong (35650603566)
"Success to New Tipperary; 'tis the glory of our land!" (8557077664)

"Success to New Tipperary; 'tis the glory of our land!" (8557077664)

I know that there's a story behind this rather innocuous looking street - Dillon Street - so I hope it will pique your interest. While it was within Tipperary town, this was very definitely New Tipperary! Date... More

"Streetscape- photograph- trams, people, loc?" is Glasgow (35409065596)
The Royal House-Party at the Viceregal Lodge (9028241182)

The Royal House-Party at the Viceregal Lodge (9028241182)

National Library of Ireland Collection

"Street, Dublin City" is actually in Navan (22726062182)

"Street, Dublin City" is actually in Navan (22726062182)

National Library of Ireland Collection

"To Protest Against the Lawless Policy of Carsonism"

"To Protest Against the Lawless Policy of Carsonism"

National Library of Ireland Collection

9th Tee, Golf Club House, Waterford, Ireland 1920s (5742913178)

9th Tee, Golf Club House, Waterford, Ireland 1920s (5742913178)

Messrs E. J. Burrow & Co. Ltd., Golf Club House, 9th Tee NLI Ref.: P_WP_3612

"Church ruins with pointed arches" is Kildare Cathedral (34599374861)
"Houses not burnt on account of the corn..." (8168886037)

"Houses not burnt on account of the corn..." (8168886037)

National Library of Ireland Collection

A warning to shoplifters? (6048302179)

A warning to shoplifters? (6048302179)

This is George Deacon posing with a gun outside his emporium - Deacon's Furniture Store also known as Ye Old Curiosity Shop, Colbeck Street, Waterford. Date: Circa 1897 NLI Ref.: POOLEIMP 341

Afternoon Tea (6574746175) - Fresco, public domain photogrpaph

Afternoon Tea (6574746175) - Fresco, public domain photogrpaph

A rather wooden group having scones, butter and jam at the Glencar Tea House, County Sligo (or County Leitrim) Date: Circa 1900 NLI Ref.: L_CAB_00123

"Classical building - location unknown" is Henrietta St, Dublin (33481350971)
A Funeral Procession... (12186119993)

A Funeral Procession... (12186119993)

... passing along Berkeley Street in Dublin. Photographer: J.J. Clarke Date: Circa 1897-1904 NLI Ref.: CLAR33

Admiralty Recreation Grounds, Castletownbere, Co. Cork (32639295406)
"Castle and Ruins near Dublin" - is actually Bective Abbey, Co Meath (33455188131)
Aftermath of fire at Waterford News offices 1923 (6102097031)
"Scene near Rathfarnham, Dublin" - is Grange Golf Club (30147222102)
"Lough Neagh, Donegal Highlands, Co. Donegal" is actually Lough Beagh (36227756810)
"Station, Long Pavement, Co. Tipperary" is actually Co. Limerick (37497949694)
Aftermath of a huge fire at Thomas McKenzie & Sons Ltd. on Pearse Street, Dublin
"Railway bridge, in an unidentified location" is likely on the Dublin-Drogheda line north of Amiens street, Dublin (27588131071)
"Man seated on rocks, by a river and surrounded by woodland in an unidentified location"? (10704700994)

"Man seated on rocks, by a river and surrounded by woodland in an unid...

Well, what say you about our unidentified location? Photographer: Joshua H. Hargrave Date: Circa 1890 NLI Ref.: HAR163

"Equestrian monument in an unidentified location" = Emperor Joseph II in the Josefsplatz, Vienna! (9404901487)
"Carved, stone mantelpiece with crests over the hearth in an unidentified location" = Donegal Castle!
A Portable Joanna!, Dublin, Ireland

A Portable Joanna!, Dublin, Ireland

National Library of Ireland Collection

A lot of horse power in these stables! (9522813480)

A lot of horse power in these stables! (9522813480)

National Library of Ireland Collection

A little bit misty out there! (24206819898)

A little bit misty out there! (24206819898)

National Library of Ireland Collection

A Parish Church in County Kilkenny (is Templeorum RC Church) (30127021275)
A "Masterpiece" of wrought iron work!

A "Masterpiece" of wrought iron work!

National Library of Ireland Collection

A New Form Of Beauty (6901205562)

A New Form Of Beauty (6901205562)

National Library of Ireland Collection

A New Form Of Beauty (6311467529)

A New Form Of Beauty (6311467529)

National Library of Ireland Collection

"Group of women activists holding protest posters and an American flag, being directed by policemen, at an unidentified location" is mostly right (36661992756)
A Most Ingenious Device (6937320188)

A Most Ingenious Device (6937320188)

National Library of Ireland Collection

A distinguished gentleman in robes and chain of office sitting on a throne (of sorts) (29905539612)
A Celebration of priests and a Display of bridesmaids - Flickr - National Library of Ireland on The Commons
"Modern Gothic church or institutional - ecclesiastical building much battlemented, turretted" is Magee College (36148036241)
Alexandra Graving Dock, Belfast (2) (9339497763)

Alexandra Graving Dock, Belfast (2) (9339497763)

… taken from further back, showing all of the Rothesay Bay out of Glasgow (is that how it's termed?). Date: Between October and December 1889 or between July 1890 and mid-1899 NLI Ref.: L_NS_01663

A whole lot of bull! (31759878045) - Public domain map

A whole lot of bull! (31759878045) - Public domain map

National Library of Ireland Collection

A.O.H. group in theatrical costume, Waterford, Ireland, 1914 (6719271085)
28 Little Maids from School are We! (6041866596)

28 Little Maids from School are We! (6041866596)

National Library of Ireland Collection

Alexandria School's (18727590293)

Alexandria School's (18727590293)

National Library of Ireland Collection

Alexandra Graving Dock, Belfast (1) (9342285070)

Alexandra Graving Dock, Belfast (1) (9342285070)

… with just the prow of the Rothesay Bay showing. Date: Between October and December 1889 or between July 1890 and mid-1899 NLI Ref.: L_CAB_06638

Abbey Poster Opening Night Dublin, Ireland

Abbey Poster Opening Night Dublin, Ireland

The Poster for the Opening Nights of the Abbey Theatre, advertising shows in December 1904 and January 1905.Deutsch: Das Poster für der Eröffnungsnacht des Abbey Theatre.

Achill tragedy remembered. - Flickr - National Library of Ireland on The Commons
AH Poole Studio Photograph Major Tushington and party Ireland 1901 Back Yard Photos (6429813673)
... what the right hand is doing! (6730108511)

... what the right hand is doing! (6730108511)

This is a "zoom in" on the right hand side of Smiling Eamon de Valera "Follier Upper" to help with identification of the political figures in this photo. Date: 1922 NLI Ref.: Detail from HOG234

A vintage year- 1933 (6168388473)

A vintage year- 1933 (6168388473)

This is Mrs Flynn with her children. Photo taken at Leperstown, near Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. Date: 21 September 1933 NLI Ref.: P_WP_4003

Adelphi Hotel (6600175993)

Adelphi Hotel (6600175993)

National Library of Ireland Collection

Diamond, Coleraine, circa 1890? (9265719553)

Diamond, Coleraine, circa 1890? (9265719553)

National Library of Ireland Collection

Diamonds are a girl's best friend (8527831550)

Diamonds are a girl's best friend (8527831550)

National Library of Ireland Collection

Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to Bangor? (Though that was the Welsh Bangor) (9261385276)

Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to Bangor? (Though that ...

Blurring's usually a bad thing, but not here at the Children's Corner of the beach at Bangor in Co. Down, as it shows what a good time was being had by all… Date: Circa 1900?? NLI Ref.: L_CAB_06008

A sharp bowed paddle steamer with raked masts and smoke stack! (25654002240)
A "DRY" house - Flickr - National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Dining Room, Elise Sandes Soldiers Home, Curragh Camp (6683286357)
A lovers tryst - a chance meeting - Flickr - National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Diamond, Coleraine, August 1990 (9265719305)

Diamond, Coleraine, August 1990 (9265719305)

National Library of Ireland Collection

Diaphalene for dainty lingerie (7169629800)

Diaphalene for dainty lingerie (7169629800)

National Library of Ireland Collection

A view through the peephole of Market day in Clifden (35962674263)
"Unidentified Photograph from the Joshua H. Hargrave Collection" is Bray County Wicklow (35428467965)
Albert Memorial in Belfast at 14-25 - Now you don't see the horse-drawn trams! (12169634835)

Albert Memorial in Belfast at 14-25 - Now you don't see the horse-draw...

Companion photo of an archetypal Robert French/Lawrence Collection street scene of the Albert Memorial in Belfast, but now with added electrification... Photographer: Robert French of Lawrence Photographic Stu... More

"Child standing by the water's edge- location unknown" = Glendalough in Co. Wicklow! (10264829736)

"Child standing by the water's edge- location unknown" = Glendalough i...

We asked if anyone recognised this lake, and enough of you responded with Glendalough, Co. Wicklow to convince us! Photographer: Fergus O'Connor Date: Circa 1890-1915 NLI Ref.: OCO 176

Alan Dukes, Pól Ó Foighil, and Dinny McGinley in Donegal
All Saints Church, Grangegorman, 1900-1939

All Saints Church, Grangegorman, 1900-1939

National Library of Ireland Collection

Airport Bus (7240085034), Dublin, Ireland

Airport Bus (7240085034), Dublin, Ireland

National Library of Ireland Collection

Donkey Power! (16949370885)

Donkey Power! (16949370885)

National Library of Ireland Collection

A strange and somehow familiar building - is Sligo Townhall (30591104410)
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