Celebrating 90 Years of Dáil Éireann Exhibition to Launch in Leinster House

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Celebrating 90 Years of Dáil Éireann
Celebratory Photographic Exhibition to Launch in Leinster House

20 March 2009

Earlier this year the Houses of the Oireachtas celebrated 90 years of Dáil Éireann by hosting a special commemorative sitting of both Houses in the Mansion House in Dublin. To further mark this significant anniversary year the Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue TD, will officially launch a photographic exhibition entitled ‘Celebrating 90 Years of Dáil Éireann’ in Leinster House on Tuesday March 24th at 7.00pm.

Speaking in advance of the exhibitions formal launch the Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue TD remarked "This exhibition of photographs marks the history of our parliament from its inception to the present day – combining iconic images from our early days to more contemporary photographs of recent times. In essence, these photographs capture 90 years of parliamentary democracy."

The exhibition features historical election posters and memorabilia such as both pro and anti treaty posters, photographs of many of Ireland's leading political figures since the foundation of the State, political advertisements on the referendum to adopt Bunreacht na hÉireann and also illustrations of the media coverage of these important events.

These historic photographs from Ireland’s social and political past and will take people on a journey of Ireland's unique history from 1919 to date. Each significant period is represented with images sourced from the National Library of Ireland, the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, UCD Archives RTE and Photocall Ireland who have all collaborated in this initiative.

For further information on the event please contact:

Liam O'Brien
Houses of the Oireachtas,
Communications Unit,
Leinster House,
Dublin 2P: +3531 618 3166
F: +3531 618 4551
E: liam.obrien@oireachtas.ie