About Old Irish Posters
Original Irish Advertisements Seen in Irish Pubs
Old Irish Posters is a unique collection of Irish advertisement posters based on original designs from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The collection features historic advertisements for Irish whiskey distilleries, tobacco makers and mineral water companies from towns and cities across Ireland — many of them carrying well-known Irish surnames and place names.
Printed in the 1980s by Nicholson & Bass, Belfast using full-colour lithography, these posters were reproduced from original historic advertising designs and supplied to pubs across Ireland as décor. Today, they are recognised as part of the atmosphere and character of traditional Irish pubs — both in Ireland and in Irish-themed pubs around the world.
Many customers discover the collection after seeing the posters in Irish pubs during their travels. Others are drawn to the connection with Irish heritage, family surnames, hometowns or the nostalgia of traditional pub culture.
The posters are printed in Ireland on durable high-quality 170gsm art paper and come from original 1980s print stock — not modern digital reproductions. Produced in limited quantities, the collection is finite. Once a design sells out, it is gone.
The collection can be explored through three main themes: Whiskey, Mineral Water and Tobacco. Visitors can also browse by Irish surname or Irish town and placename connection.
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“Old Irish Posters — trading since 2002”
Old Irish Posters was created in 2002 by Octoberstone during the early years of online retail.
What began as a small web project from Derry, Northern Ireland, has grown into a niche collection recognised by customers throughout Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Today, the posters are shipped worldwide for use in Irish pubs, home bars, kitchens, restaurants and interiors — often chosen by people looking to recreate the atmosphere of an authentic Irish pub.
Many of the original surnames and business names featured on the posters are now rare, adding to the sense of heritage and connection that makes the collection distinctive.
