Wednesday, May 19, 2004

Irish Postage Stamps Commemorate the 50th Texaco Children's Art Competition

An Post, the Irish Post Office, has issued a set of stamps commemorating the 50th Texaco Children's Art Competition. Earlier today, the Irish President, Mary McAleese unveiled the new stamps (see McAleese praise as youngsters stamp their art class [story from Breaking News.ie].)

Here is a low resolution composite image of the new stamps:

(Click on the image to see higher resolution images of the original artwork.)

Father, let me dedicate All this year to you
In whatever earthly state You will have me be
Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Your name.
--from New Year's Hymn by Lawrence Tuttiett, 1864 (alt.)