An Irish Examiner reader has shared what he believes might be one of the “most travelled St Patrick’s Day postcards ever”. “It went from Cork to Antarctica and back.”The harp-clad postcard was written by Hannah Keohane in Cork to her older brother Patsy (or Patrick) Keohane, a petty officer on the HMS Repulse. The postcard was sent to celebrate St Patrick's Day and Keohane's upcoming birthday. Two months later, he was told to return to base at Cape Evans with other members of the team. I am sending you the shamrock for St Patrick's day,” the card read.

Source: Irish Examiner March 17, 2021 17:37 UTC