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A Photo Guide To 18th Century Irish Problems

We take a look at the Irish history stories you won't find in any school books. The real, everyday problems faced by people living on this fair isle.

When you're Robert Emmet and people keep stealing your hat

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When they take the photo before you've even had a chance to put your tie on properly

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When your mother takes drastic steps because you refuse to make your bed

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The untold story of Lord Edward Fitzgerald's camel toe woes

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When you all arrive to a fancy dress party dressed as Mozart

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When you're playing tie up and your chair falls into a lake

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When the lights come on the night club and you still haven't got the shift

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When your friend takes the photo before you've a chance to face the camera

Pair of Important Irish 18th century portraits of Captain William Spaight and his wife Millicent Anne Studdert

When you're Jonathan Swift and people keeping stealing the middle of the top of your hair

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When you fall asleep in the middle of an important battle

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Mark Farrelly
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Cavan bureau chief. Former Miss World 1997 contestant.

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