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The Struggle for Irish Independence May 1916 to December 1921

Exhibitor Name: Robert Benninghoff
Frames (Pages): 1 (16)
Date Added: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

This exhibit shows the social, economic and political struggle for Irish Independence from may 1916, just after the failed 1916 Easter rebellion, to december 1921, when Ireland was granted semi-autonomous independence from Great Britain.

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Do you collect the stamps of Ireland? Are you interested in the postal history of Ireland? If the answer is yes, why not join our association, America’s premiere Irish philatelic group. which specializes in all aspects of Irish philately? Click through for information on the benefits of membership and how to join.

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Next Event

The ÉPA is scheduled to have its 2024 Annual General Meeting in October via Zoom. Plans are tentative, but we hope to have an in-person meeting in conjunction with NOJEX. In addition to a business meeting, there will be a presentation on some aspect of Irish philately.  Members will be sent a link in early October so they they may join the AGM.  Updates will be posted on the website and also in the summer 2024 Revealer.

History of the Eire Philatelic Association

The First 70 Years

The Beginning – The Éire Philatelic Association in the 1950s

The year was 1948. In Brooklyn, Neil Stack, a 36 year old accountant, was occupying his spare time with his collection of Irish postage stamps. He was quite enthusiastic in his collecting, working towards a complete collection of Irish issues. Like many collectors at the time he subscribed to Linn’s Stamp News and particularly enjoyed a column written by Frank R.A. McCormick.

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