Faces of poverty captured in exhibition

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Poverty in Ireland will be captured in an unique photographic exhibition to be unveiled in Dublin tonight.

Combating Poverty 20 Years On marks the 20th anniversary of the Combat Poverty Agency.

The exhibition combines the work of renowned photographer Derek Speirs with an historical narrative.

In more than 60 photographs, it presents a year-by-year illustration of the changing face of Ireland from 1986 to today’s Celtic Tiger economy.

The exhibition also explores the pivotal role that charity has played in defining, measuring and tackling poverty in Ireland over the past 20 years.

Combating Poverty 20 Years On will be on show at the civic offices on Burgh Quay for a week before touring the country.