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1990 Ireland 1p Cufflinks
€69.00
1990 Birthday/Anniversary Gift. 1990 Irish Copper Penny Coins. These unique cufflinks are made from genuine old Irish 1 Penny coins. An image of an ornamental bird, adapted from the Book of Kells, held in Trinity College in Dublin, features on the obverse side of the coin. The other cufflinks features the Irish Harp, a symbol of the history, culture and heritage of the Emerald Isle. These cufflinks are made by hand not machine, the coins are inset into the cufflinks and come in a beautiful silver presentation box. You are covered with our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products. Give a piece of history as a gift today.
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1990 Coin Cufflinks – Genuine 1990 Coin
A fantastic year with Ireland entering the football world cup for the first time and reaching the quater finals to be beaten by the hosts Italy in a memorable summer of street parties, celebrations and good times.
Ireland draw 1-1 with England. A lacklustre draw with Egypt follows. Ireland v. Holland: A third drawn game puts Ireland through to the second round.
Ireland v. Romania. Ireland qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals. The nation celebrates.
Ireland lose 1-0 to Italy. The World Cup is eventually won by West Germany.
1990: The Playlist:
EMF – Unbelievable
Something Happens – Hello, Hello, Hello…
The Charlatans – The Only One I Know
Enigma – Sadness Part One
Happy Mondays – Step On
Liam Harrison/Goal Celebrities – Give It A Lash, Jack
Jack Charlton and the Ireland team – Put ‘Em Under Pressure
Pavarotti – Nessun Dorma
The LA’s – There She Goes
The B52’s – Roam
Sinead O’Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U
Kylie Minogue – Better The Devil You Know
The Saw Doctors – I Useta Lover