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A woman outside a traditional cottage in Dunseverick, County Antrim, in about 1945.

A woman crossing Kenmare Bridge in County Kerry in about 1940. This bridge was completed in 1932 and replaced what was Ireland’s first suspension bridge (constructed in 1841).

A view of the northern side of Parnell Square, Dublin, in about 1940. To the left is the Rotunda Gardens, a Georgian square situated at the northern end of O’Connell Street. A sizeable portion of the gardens were later used as the site for the National Garden of Remembrance in the 1960s. The Hugh Lane Gallery is situated in the building recessed at the right, with the Coláiste Mhuire buildings at the far end of the street.

A view of the changing of the military guard outside the National History Museum at the rear of Leinster House, Dublin. The soldiers are walking towards the pathway which leads to the North Road running between the Museum and the Department of the Attorney General.

A view of Parliament Bridge and Sullivan’s Quay in Cork in about 1930. The photograph was taken from the highest floor of the Capuchin Friary located on Father Mathew Quay.

An aerial view of Kilkenny City taken in about 1935. The scene is dominated by the castle which is the signature symbol of Kilkenny’s medieval past.

A view of the tower of the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne (also known as the North Cathedral) in the Shandon district of Cork in about 1945. The photograph was taken from atop the bell tower of the Anglican Church of St. Anne just a short distance away.

A view of a bookseller’s stall on Dublin’s Quays in about 1945.

A view of pet shops on Gresham Street in the Smithfield Market area of Belfast in about 1950. There were several pet shops located in this part of city which became a popular local attraction. This is reflected in the title of the print: ‘Pocket Zoo’.