From here to the 1890s

It’s not all leprechaun hats and ginger beards when it comes to US celebrations of St Patrick’s Day.

A trawl through the Library of Congress in Washington DC throws up something far more cultured and refined for Irish eyes to enjoy.

The institution has published a collection of late 18th century and early 19th century photographs and prints of some places a little closer to home, which it has promoted for St Patrick’s Day.