Dáil exhibition opens in Tullamore

A photographic exhibition celebrating 90 years of Dáil Éireann was opened in Tullamore by Taoiseach Brian Cowen last Monday and will run for two weeks. The exhibition is on display at Offaly County Council offices and is entitled 'Celebrating 90 Years of Dáil Éireann'. 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 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.