Description

An incredible, highly collectible lot of 20 vintage Irish newspapers and 7 Sunday Independent Magazines dating primarily from the mid-to-late 1960s.
This archive captures monumental moments in modern Irish history as they unfolded, with a heavy focus on the intense escalation of the Troubles in August 1969, alongside landmark 1916 Easter Rising commemorations.
Perfect for historians, collectors, or for framing as historical display pieces.
Key Historical Highlights:
The 1966 Easter Rising 50th Anniversary: Includes the rare Evening Press (April 11, 1966) "In Memoriam" issue covering the official opening of the Garden of Remembrance by Éamon de Valera, alongside the Sunday Independent (April 10, 1966) 1916 Exclusive.
August 1969 – The Peak of the Troubles: Features dramatic front-page headlines covering the deployment of British troops, the Battle of the Bogside aftermath, and political division, including:
"B-Specials to Remain" & "B-Specials Disarmed" (Evening Press)
"Cardinal on Border" (Sunday Independent)
"Invasion! Paisley's warning on Irish Army" (Evening Press)
Full Inventory Included:
The Evening Press (11 Issues)
1964: Jan 6
1965: Oct 4
1966: April 11 (50th Anniversary of 1916 / Opening of Garden of Remembrance)
1969 (Troubles Coverage): Aug 12, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 22, Sep 9
The Sunday Independent (5 Issues)
1964: Jan 5
1966: April 10 (1916 Anniversary Exclusive)
1969: Aug 17, Aug 24, Aug 31
The Irish Times (3 Issues)
1969: Aug 15, Aug 20, Aug 23
The Sunday Press (2 Issues)
1969: Aug 17, Aug 24
Bonus: 7 Sunday Independent Magazines (Late 60s)
Vibrant, full-color vintage lifestyle and news supplements featuring historic covers (including JFK/Pope Paul VI, Miss Ireland, fashion, and cultural retrospectives).
Condition:
These are genuine vintage, survivor papers. They show age-appropriate toning, some edge wear, and creases as expected from 50+ year-old newsprint, but the text and front pages remain clear, highly readable, and perfectly intact for display.