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Flann O'Brien Stamp

Brian O'Nolan, aka Flann O'Brien, was born on this date in 1911. They put a stamp out ten years ago for the centenary. Source.

The Wonderful Barn

Source.

Dublin Blitz

The Luftwaffe unaccountably bombed Dublin on this date in 1941, eighty years ago today. Source.

The Burning of Cork

One incident in the Irish War of Independence was the burning of central Cork by British forces on the night of December 11/12 1920. Source.

At Swim-Two-Birds

2019 is the 80th anniversary of Flann O'Brien's At Swim-Two-Birds. There's a conference going on right now. This copy sold at auction for £8,125 in 2015. Source.

Henry VIII's Cap of Maintenance

Explanation.

How to Observe Bloomsday in Halifax

Andrew Burke transforms Halifax NS into Dublin for Bloomsday.

Flann O'Brien's Desk

Flann O'Brien's desk is up for auction, along with this drawing of it by his brother. You've got till May 30th.

Ross O'Connor-Kelly the Celtic Tiger

Ross O-Connor-Kelly, the satirical embodiment of Ireland's pre-2008 excess, now available in bronze. Source.

Alan Clarke

Irish illustrator Alan Clarke draws a crowded Dublin street scene. Source.