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the outbreak of World war 1 and the start of the Easter uprising in 1916.
the outbreak of World war 1 and the start of the Easter uprising in 1916.
The K&P shop was extensively damaged during the military action at this time ( see attached  
The K&P shop was extensively damaged during the military action at this time ( see attached  
newspaper report). Following quote by Kapp & Peterson.-<br>
newspaper report). Following quote by Kapp & Peterson.-
''"Kelly's, the well known Dublin landmark at the corner of Sackville Street and Bachelor's  
 
Walk, one of the most shot at and fully punctured premises in Dublin, was in our possession  
''"Kelly's, the well known Dublin landmark at the corner of Sackville Street and Bachelor's Walk, one of the most shot at and fully punctured premises in Dublin, was in our possession practically before the smoke ceased over the ashes of our fine shop under the Metropole Hotel. This was one of the most sensational business captures arising out of the Rebellion."''
practically before the smoke ceased over the ashes of our fine shop under the Metropole  
Hotel. This was one of the most sensational business captures arising out of the Rebellion."''


Around 1916, Peterson began stamping their pipes "Made in Ireland" in what is referred to as  
Around 1916, Peterson began stamping their pipes "Made in Ireland" in what is referred to as  
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"Made in Ireland" in a block format 1947-1949. The "Made in Ireland" block format came in  
"Made in Ireland" in a block format 1947-1949. The "Made in Ireland" block format came in  
either one line or two lines.<br>
either one line or two lines.<br>
The Republic of Ireland was formed on 17 April 1949.  
The Republic of Ireland was formed on 17 April 1949.


====1950 - 1989  The Republic Era====
====1950 - 1989  The Republic Era====

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