Dublin Ireland 2003 Postcard River Liffey Handwritten Wedding Travel Ephemera

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Item ID: 297225929371
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Category: Collectables:Postcards & Supplies:Postcards:Topographical Postcards
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

Dublin Ireland 2003 Postcard River Liffey Handwritten Wedding Travel Ephemera

Handwritten 2003 postcard from Dublin, capturing a joyful wedding trip and the city’s iconic River Liffey — a heartfelt modern keepsake.

Measurements: approx.6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches
Texts: please see images
Dates: 13.04.03
Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

Step into the heart of Dublin City as seen from above the River Liffey, where historic bridges stretch across the water and Georgian buildings line the banks in classic elegance. This postcard delivers a sunny, lively view of the Irish capital — from bustling quays to the dome of the Four Courts rising in the distance. Flip it over, and you’ll find a brief but touching message penned during a quiet moment at the airport after a â€œLOVELY wedding”, adding a deeply human layer to the visual beauty of the scene.

Postmarked 13.04.2003, this card is franked with an Ã‰IRE 50c stamp featuring the Great Diving Beetle, a unique detail for philatelists and thematic collectors alike. Designed and published by John Hinde Ltd., with photography by Peter O’Toole, this piece was created as part of the well-known John Hinde Ireland postcard range, celebrated for their vibrant colours and classic Irish travel imagery. It is titled “River Liffey, Dublin City” and includes the official BFI-061 code on the reverse, adding traceable authenticity for collectors.

Beyond the visual charm, this postcard carries emotional value as a piece of early 2000s correspondence, sent from someone reflecting on a joyous event and reaching out across borders to stay connected. These small messages — casual, personal, real — are increasingly precious in our digital age. For collectors of Irish ephemera, handwritten postcards, or wedding-related memorabilia, this item is both a snapshot of place and a glimpse into the quiet intimacy of human connection.