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Emma Nevin

Dublin Airport unveils heritage pics with tributes to Katie Taylor and Italia '90

Dublin Airport has unveiled a new "knockout heritage collection" inside Terminal 1 which features some of Ireland and the world's biggest stars touching down in the capital.

The new display has replaced the much-loved cloud graphics in Terminal 1 that had kept passengers entertained for years. It includes "iconic" photos that have been taken at Dublin Airport over the years and is located along the long corridor to the gates in Terminal 1.

Announcing the collection today, Dublin Airport said: "Yesterday there were clouds. When you next Get Back to Dublin Airport you'll find, on the Long & Winding Road to Pier 1 in T1, our knockout new heritage collection awaits, including iconic images of The Beatles, Katie Taylor, Jackie's Army & a little bit of Flying history.

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"So, next time you've a Ticket to Ride in your pocket & are heading to your gate, Let it Be a pledge that you'll Slow Down on your way, with Good Day Sunshine pouring in the windows (or Rain falling on the roof) & enjoy Something different before you take off Across the Universe."

Among the photos is Katie Taylor touching down at Dublin Airport after winning gold at the London 2012 Olympics and The Beatles arriving in the capital in November 1963.

An incredible photograph of the original Dublin Airport Terminal which opened in 1940 is also featured.

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