Sign post in Doonavanig, County Cork

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What is recorded here

Freestanding cast-iron road sign, erected c.1940, comprising rectangular sign with rounded edges mounted on circular profile pole. Raised text and harp motif to sign.

A notable example of early twentieth century road furniture, this road sign has a simplicity and clarity of design typical of its time. Its functional nature is enhanced and emphasised by casting using capital letters in a clear simple font without serifs. The harp indicates a date of production after the foundation of the Irish State.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20911311

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