Stamps marking fifty years of legendary Dublin band Thin Lizzy have been unveiled.
The stamps, which include the band's Black Rose album cover and a portrait of frontman Phil Lynott, were revealed in Bristol earlier today.
Phil's daughters Sarah and Cathleen, his grandchildren and ex-wife Caroline were on hand to showcase the stamps.
Renowned Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick created the iconic portrait of Phil, and the stamps were designed by Steve Averill.
Fitzpatrick has produced multiple album artwork for Thin Lizzy including their 1976 Jailbreak album.
Speaking on the launch, Jim said: “As a close friend of the late Phil Lynott, I am immensely proud to have my artwork included on these stamps.
"Never in our wildest dreams while working together would Phil and I have imagined that, one day, we would be acknowledged on a national stamp!
"It’s a great honour, made extra special because another friend of mine, Steve Averill, famed for his U2 album cover artwork, designed the stamps.
“I am thrilled to have my artwork included on the stamps.
"I am immensely proud that my 1979 Black Rose album cover illustration and a portrait drawing of Phil that, incidentally, formed part of the back cover of that album feature on the stamps."
The stamps are now available at all post offices nationwide and at irishstamps.ie.
