This beautiful Irish stamp features the Irish Hare, a unique subspecies found only in Ireland. The design highlights the hare in its natural grassy habitat, with lifelike detail that captures its alert posture and distinctive long ears. Issued by Éire with a face value of 15 pence, it forms part of Ireland’s series celebrating native wildlife. The inscriptions include the animal’s name in both Irish (giorria) and Latin (Lepus timidus hibernicus), emphasizing cultural and scientific heritage. A fine issue admired by collectors of fauna and Irish philately alike.