HELP WANTED "IRISH NEED NOT APPLY" VINTAGE ENAMEL SIGN

THIS VINTAGE ENAMEL FINISH SIGN MEASURES 12" X 4" ON 24 GAUGE STEEL, WITH HOLES FOR EASY MOUNTING

THIS SIGN WAS AN ACTUAL SIGN THAT WAS USED OFTEN DURING THE IRISH EMIGRATION DUE TO THE GREAT IRISH POTATO FAMINE FROM 1845 - 49,  

AS THESE, FOLK LIKE MAHY OTHERS IMIGRANTS, WERE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST. 

ABOUT A MILLION STARVED IN IRELAND AND SOME TWO MILLION EMIGRATED TO OTHER COUNTRIES. 

HOW EVER THE IRISH SPIRIT PREVAILED IN THE LONG RUN AS THEY BECAME POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN AND OTHER DANGEROUS JOBS OF THE TIMES. 

TO MAKE THEIR WAY IN AMERICA.