Vintage St. Finbarr's Oratory Gougane Barra Co. Cork Ireland Postcard Donkey
$ 5.28
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Vintage St. Finbarr's Oratory Gougane Barra Co. Cork Ireland Postcard Donkey. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a picturesque glimpse of early 20th-century Ireland with this vintage postcard featuring St. Finbarr's Oratory at Gougane Barra in County Cork. The serene image captures the historic chapel nestled on an island in the tranquil lake, framed by lush trees and a dramatic mountainous backdrop. In the foreground, a charming detail of a donkey with a cart adds to the pastoral scene, evoking a sense of rural life from a bygone era. This beautifully colorized postcard, produced with a detailed lithographic printing technique, showcases the scenic beauty and spiritual significance of this revered Irish landmark. Published by Lawrence of Dublin and printed in Germany, this collectible postcard reflects the international printing practices common during the period. The divided back design, typical of postcards from the early 1900s, includes designated spaces for Inland ½d and Foreign 1d stamps. It represents a unique piece of Irish history and a testament to the enduring appeal of Gougane Barra, a site associated with Saint Finbarr, the patron saint of Cork. This card is a wonderful addition for collectors of Irish ephemera, religious sites, or scenic travel views.
