Ireland year 1983 EUROPA Cept Stamps Historic Events The 1982 EUROPA CEPT stamps issued by Ireland (Éire) featured the theme of “Historic Events.” The Irish postal service issued a set of two commemorative stamps for this common European theme, featuring two highly significant moments in Irish history: DenominationHistoric Event FeaturedDescription/Design SummaryCatalog Numbers (approx.)26pThe Great Famine (1845-1850)Depicts a spade and a basket, symbolizing the agricultural disaster and hardship of the period.Scott #519, SG #51429pIreland’s Conversion to Christianity (c. 5th Century AD)Features a figure of a saint or cleric holding a crozier (bishop’s staff), representing the introduction and spread of Christianity.Scott #520, SG #515 The stamps were issued on May 4, 1982. They are a popular set among collectors interested in both Irish history and the annual EUROPA CEPT series.