Ireland 1970 Europa - Celtic Cross Design

Ireland · 1970 · 1s 6d

This stamp was issued as part of the 1970 Europa series, with a common design theme used by participating countries. The design features an intricate Celtic cross, characterized by its distinctive knotwork and spiral patterns, rendered in a vibrant green color against a plain background.

The Europa stamps are issued annually by European postal administrations to promote cooperation and philately. The 1970 common design, a wire-frame construction, was created by Belgian artist Jean-Paul Laenen.