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43-year-old Colour Sergeant Joseph Cuddihy of the Irish Guards picks 1
43-year-old Colour Sergeant Joseph Cuddihy of the Irish Guards picks 1, 100 sprigs and 300 sprays of Shamrock, at Coppingers Court Ruin, Ireland. These will be handed out to the guards at noon on St Patricks Day by the Queen Mother. Colour Sergeant Cuddihy has been carrying out this mission annually for the last seven years. 13th March 1970
Alisdair Macdonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Ireland
70 2558
Media ID 21704842
© Mirrorpix
Ireland Landmark Ruins Soldier Uniform Colour Sergeant Shamrock
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, we witness the timeless tradition of St. Patrick's Day being upheld by 43-year-old Colour Sergeant Joseph Cuddihy of the Irish Guards. Standing amidst the picturesque ruins of Coppingers Court in Ireland's Ballyvireen Valley, he meticulously handpicks 1,100 sprigs and 300 sprays of Shamrock. This annual mission holds great significance as these delicate symbols will be distributed to his fellow guards at noon on St. Patrick's Day by none other than the revered Queen Mother herself. For seven consecutive years now, Colour Sergeant Cuddihy has shouldered this responsibility with unwavering dedication. The image captures a moment frozen in time - a soldier clad in his distinguished uniform against a backdrop that echoes centuries of history and resilience. The crumbling walls behind him stand as silent witnesses to Ireland's past while also symbolizing its enduring spirit. Alisdair Macdonald skillfully immortalizes this poignant scene through his lens, capturing not just an individual but an entire nation's commitment to preserving age-old traditions. This print serves as a reminder that even amidst changing times, some customs remain unshakable pillars connecting us to our heritage. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from 1970s Ireland, let us reflect on the power of rituals like these - they bind communities together across generations and remind us all of who we are and where we come from.
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