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.
In this photo from the National Library of Ireland's collection, taken in O'Connell Street, Dublin, during the War of Independence, a group of Black and Tans or Auxiliaries pose proudly beside a motorbike which is perched on the back of a vehicle. It's unclear whether they've captured the motorbike (perhaps from the goggle-wearing man on the left) or are merely transporting it. But from their relaxed poses and beaming smiles, they clearly don't feel like they're in danger.
Original photo courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
