In the early years of the 20th century, Ireland was a place of conflict. In this interactive series, photographer David Cleary returns to locations captured on film a century ago and takes new photographs showing how those settings have changed - or not.
This photo from the RTÉ Photographic Archive's Murtagh Collection offers a partial view of Upper Sackville Street, now Upper O'Connell Street, in Dublin city centre in 1921. Many of the businesses show damage sustained in the fighting that took place during the War of Independence.
The Pillar Picture House cinema (number 62, partly cut out of frame on the left) is showing 'The Rookie's Return', starring Douglas McClean and Doris May, which was released in the USA on 26 December 1920. This makes 1921 the most likely date for this photograph. The Picture House is now a branch of McDonalds.
Other business premises visible include Wells and Son chemists at number 61 and the Edinburgh Hotel at number 56 (right) - note the bullet holes in the windows of both.
Have you ever seen a member of your family in a historic photograph? Explore our Civil War Ireland then and now series here, and explore our history galleries here. Do you have a story to tell about your own family's experience of significant historical events? Find out how to contribute it here.Other business premises visible include Wells and Son chemists at number 61 and the Edinburgh Hotel at number 56 (right). Note the bullet holes in the windows of both.
Original photo © RTÉ Photographic Archive
