Old Ireland

In honor of St Patrick's Day, head over to the Library of Congress' Flickr page. They have recently uploaded photochrom pictures of Ireland taken at the turn of the last century. Everything looks idyllic and traditionally green, however, these photos were taken when Ireland was only one generation away from the famine that depopulated the country - while at the same time adding a rich layer to the United States.

(all photos were taken from the Library of Congress Flikr site with no known restrictions on publication)