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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ireland
By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2019
Nautical Artefacts at Kinsale Museum and Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT
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The Kinsale Tidy Towns project for 2018 was for the erection of this sign which details a number of nautical items which are stored here at the back of the Museum (see photos No's 1,2 & 3). It entailed some restoration work on some of the items, . . . — — Map (db m137116) HM |
| | Peter Barry arrived in Kinsale in 1963 and settled in Scilly where he made his home. In those early years he operated and developed Scilly's unique Spaniard Pub and the Man Friday restaurant, and later the Grey Hound Bar in Market Place.
Peter . . . — — Map (db m137075) HM |
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Erected to the memory of
all seafarers from Kinsale
and District who lost their
lives at sea — — Map (db m137529) HM |
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Up to this time, William Smith & Sons had relied almost entirely on the increasing trade in sweepers, scrapers, spare parts and brushes. The range of machines available had been frequently updated and fifteen types of sweepers were now being . . . — — Map (db m137148) HM |
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Dedicated to the memory of
James O'Neill
1850 to 1922
Local Businessman and Merchant
Member of Cork County Council
1899 - 1920 — — Map (db m137339) HM |
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In the days when Kinsale was a great maritime centre it was an important port of call for fresh water. It was known in Irish as Fan na dTubraid, the Slope of the Springs/Wells and there were many public and private wells in the town. Some were the . . . — — Map (db m137271) HM |
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The Town Pound was an essential part of the administration of the old town, located near the Market House, the Potato Market and the Broadstone. It had replaced the Old Pound at the top of Barrack Street and was for the care of stray livestock, . . . — — Map (db m137294) HM |
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This plaque
commemorates the official opening
of the refurbished premises by
The Honourable Patrick J. Kennedy,
Member of Congress,
Rhode Island, USA.
14th. April, 1998. — — Map (db m137169) HM |
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Commemorating
the visit of
President
Mary Robinson
February 24th
1996
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Commissioned
and
Unveiled
by
Dermot Desmond
First recipient of
The . . . — — Map (db m139626) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m139642) HM |
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Bealick Mill
This recently restored corn mill, located a short distance outside Macroom on the Coachford road, marks the site of an area and a building of deep historical significance. In 978 Brian Boru defeated the Danes, for . . . — — Map (db m139654) HM |
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History.
The first Castle is thought to have been built here in the reign of King John between 1200 and 1250. Macroom Castle was the home of McCarthys, Lord of Muskerry, after the McCarthys displace[d] the O'Flynns, previous Lords . . . — — Map (db m139648) HM |
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CAPTURED BY CROWN FORCES AND
EXECUTED
Ole O'Riordan • Cormac McCarthy • Owen McCarthy
Callaghan McCarthy • Timothy McCarthy • John Duggan
William Duggan • Owen Scanlan • Timothy Buckley
David Breen • Timothy Bohilly • Daniel . . . — — Map (db m139647) HM |
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Erected to the memory of the men
of the 7th and 8th Batts
Cork No 1 Brigade I.R.A.
who fell in the . . . — — Map (db m139643) HM |
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In Loving Memory
Of
Bina Fitzgerald
Old Head
who first erected a statue
on this site in
1962 — — Map (db m137530) HM |
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Lusitania Memorial Garden
officially opened by
Minister Simon Coveney T.D.
in the presence of
Cllr. Séamus McGrath
Mayor of County Cork.
7th May . . . — — Map (db m139595) HM |
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On the 12th of February 1874, the 500 ton German barque HERCULES von BARTH, was en route from Barrow-in-Furness to Cardiff to collect a cargo of coal. As the result of a storm the ship was driven westward in a strong gale. It eventually . . . — — Map (db m139529) HM |
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Arrivals and farewells
Old Head, legendary seat of the kings of the southern half of Ireland, marks the start or end of many journeys.
[Background map caption reads]
The siege and battle of Kinsale, 1601 from the . . . — — Map (db m139528) HM |
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In memory of those who
sailed on the R. M. S. Lusitania
on 7th May 1915.
This perforated image has 34,513 holes
in 7 different sizes.
Manufactured by Graepel Perforators
and Weavers Ltd., Kinsale. Donated to
the . . . — — Map (db m139527) HM |
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A VERY SPECIAL AND PERSONAL REQUEST
August 2017
Kilkeel, Newry, Co Down
Dear Mr Hannaway,
I am writing this letter to you personally, in the hope that the matter in question can be dealt with promptly and a satisfactory . . . — — Map (db m139562) HM |
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A handcast concrete pillar
tapering to a flat top
Part of a network of
surveying stations used by
Ordinance [sic - Ordnance] Survey Ireland
for mapping
Erected 1959 — — Map (db m139559) HM |
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In memory of the 1198 civilian lives
lost on the Lusitania 7th May 1915
off The Old Head of Kinsale
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This memorial
was unveiled by
Hugh Coveney T.D.
Minister for . . . — — Map (db m137568) HM |
| | The Irish sculptor of international stature was born in Coumduff, Annascaul in 1876. His family emigrated to the USA in 1888 where he developed his artistic skills. He returned to Dublin in 1925, worked there until his death in 1943.
Among . . . — — Map (db m23075) HM |
| | Expeditions to Antarctica
Discovery, 1901-1904
Terra Nova, 1910-1013
Endurance, 1914-1917
In recognition of his invaluable
contribution to these expeditions
and of his many acts of
selfless heroism on behalf
of his companions . . . — — Map (db m23045) HM |
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of this Parish
who commanded the
Irish UN Peace Keeping Force
in the Battle of Jadotville
in the Congo in 1961
Officially unveiled
by former Taoiseach
Enda Kenny TD
October 2017 — — Map (db m140707) HM |
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Taistealaithe oíche
Tá sé seo an cheann de na háiteanna is fearr ar Domhan le bheith ag féachaint ar réaltaí na spéiew an oíche.
Is é[?]an Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve an chéad cheantar sa leathsféar thuaidh ar ar . . . — — Map (db m140708) HM |
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Bóthar an Ime / Bóthar an Chuinsailéara
Tá aithne forleathan ar an mbóthar seo, a bhí in úsáid san ochtú agus sa luath-naoú chéad déag, faoin dá anim seo. Iompraíodh im ó Chiarraí Theas ar an mbóthar seo go dtí margadh an ime i . . . — — Map (db m140842) HM |
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Diameter 1.4 million km or 100 Earth diameters
Model Size 76.2 cm
Distance from Earth: 150 million km
or Astronomical Unit (1 AU)
Orbit Period: 27 days
Atmosphere: mostly Helium and Hydrogen
Surface Temperature: 5,500°C
Star Type: . . . — — Map (db m140847) HM |
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This Marconi Licensed college was founded here in 1911 by Maurice Fitzgerald, formerly of Ballinskelligs Cable Station.
Many wireless and cable operators were trained here, including Republican Volunteer Con Keating of Reenard, Cahersiveen. Con . . . — — Map (db m142388) HM |
| | In the grounds of the O'Connell Memorial Church lies the grave of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty.
In Rome during World War II, he bravely organised an elaborate escape network for Allied POW's and civilians. When the l[A]lies entered Rome in 1944, . . . — — Map (db m142356) HM |
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In 1879 Rev. Timothy Brosnon was appointed Parish Priest of Cahersiveen and as a great admirer of Daniel O'Connell, he hoped to erect a Church that would suitably mark the centenary of his birth in 1775. Having received an audience with Pope Leo . . . — — Map (db m142353) HM |
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At Carhan Bridge O'Connell's home comes into view on the banks of Carhan River. He was born on August 6th 1775 at Carhan House. His parents were Morgan O'Connell and Catherine Mullane who hailed from North Cork. There were 10 siblings in the . . . — — Map (db m142604) HM |
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In the early 19th century Daniel O'Connell was very conscious of the need to educate the people of South Kerry and so he bought a rectors lodge in Bank Street. He invited nuns from the Presentation Order to come and set up a school to help . . . — — Map (db m142380) HM |
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Leaving the town park the trail proceeds to Reenrusheen road. Locally this road is known as Primrose walk. John Primrose was married to a cousin of Daniel O'Connell and he appointed Primrose as his agent in the area. O'Connell was finding it . . . — — Map (db m142474) HM |
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Early in the 1830's the bringing of the Railway to South Kerry was discussed. O'Connell's idea was to see the railway touching the southern coastline and to continue from Cahersiveen to Cork via Kenmare. The line between Farranfore and Killorglin . . . — — Map (db m142461) HM |
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Cahersiveen
Cathair saidhbhin
'The fort of Saidhbin (Little Sarah)
Saidhbin was said to be the daughter of McCarthy Mor who held the lands of Iveragh. She was given the fort and the surrounding area, on the banks of the Fertha . . . — — Map (db m142406) HM |
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Moving away from the Railway Bridge and the River Fertha the town park comes into view. Here was the original site of the fort of Sive which gives its name to the town of Cahersiveen. At one time there was a small village in the vicinity but very . . . — — Map (db m142468) HM |
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The parish of Caher was once under the instruction of this 17th century Roman Catholic Church. The graveyard around the Church has recently been restored and this peaceful area of Cahersiveen is the resting place of Morgan and Catherine . . . — — Map (db m142683) HM |
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The Heritage Centre came about following the defeat of the Fenians in 1867. The English government was anxious about the safety of the Valentia Atlantic cable station. A new constabulary barracks was built on the banks of the River Fertha and it . . . — — Map (db m142383) HM |
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"The town which climbs the mountain and looks upon the sea
in sleeping time or waking that's where I want to be."
Sigerson Clifford 1913-1985
As well as being the birthplace of Daniel O'Connell, Cahersiveen has more connections with . . . — — Map (db m142607) HM |
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This Parkland was donated to the people of Cahersiveen in 1997 by John (Kitty) O'Sullivan, and the development was undertaken by ACARD Ltd.
Across the Carhan River you can see the ruins of Carhan House, which on 6th August 1775 was the . . . — — Map (db m142681) HM |
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In 1893 the Killorglin to Valentia branch of The Great Southern and Western Railway opened. The need by local farmers and fishermen to get their produce to market in Britain was identified and the provision of a grant of £85,000, from the British . . . — — Map (db m142419) HM |
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Tógadh an leacht so
15 cuimhne
oifigeach agus óglach
de'n tríomhadh bhriogaid
ciarraidhe
agus na laoch eile
a fuair bas ar son
poblacht na hÉireann . . . — — Map (db m142806) HM |
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It was [B]ishop Moynihans wish to build a church in Castle Cove. His reason for building a church here was, as a curate in 1917 he saw first hand the people of Castle Cove walking the long journey to Caherdaniel. When they finally reached . . . — — Map (db m140518) HM |
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Poblacht na h'Eireann,
The Provisional Government
of the
Irish Republic
to the People of Ireland.
[balance of proclamation not transcribed]
Thomas MacDonagh, Executed 3rd May 1916
Joseph Mary Plunkett, . . . — — Map (db m142791) HM |
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Tobairin
Our Lady of Grace Coomanaspig
During the 1st Mass on Oct 31st 1994
concelebrated by
Fr. P Sugrue P.P & Fr. E. O'Carroll C.C.
This grotto was opened & blessed
on May 17th 1998 by Bishop of Kerry
Bishop Bill Murphy . . . — — Map (db m141169) HM |
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Sárstátaire Éireannach
Bhí bá ar leith ag Dónall Uí Chonaill, 'an Fuascailteoir' agus athair ghluaiseacht neamhspleáchais na hÉireann le Doire Fhíonáin. Ba é an stocaireacht a rinne sé ba chúis le hachtú Acht Fhuascailt na . . . — — Map (db m140797) HM |
| | This group, the most westerly off the Irish coast, comprises 7 sizeable islands and isolated rocks spread in a line west by south over 2½ miles of the Atlantic, the largest (Great Blasket) 2 miles off shore.
Antiquities of the early . . . — — Map (db m24096) HM |
| | Dunbeg Promontory Fort
This Promontory Fort consists of four fosses (ditches) and five mounds. Behind this we have the terraced dry-stone masonry rampart, originally straight but which became curved during later construction work. The . . . — — Map (db m24780) HM |
| | Built around the 7th or 8th century this Oratory resembles an inverted boat. This is the only perfect remaining example of a number of small corbel-built Oratories on a rectangular plan. The outward inclination of the bed joints of the stonework . . . — — Map (db m23499) HM |
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The Great Southern and Western Railway operated a branch line of 39.5 mls. from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour for 67 yrs. The first section of the line, 12.5 mls. opened 15th Jan. 1885. The remaining 27mls. started in 1890; crossing three rivers, . . . — — Map (db m142761) HM |
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In commemoration of the 150th
anniversary of the Fenian Rising and
the efforts of John Golden and the
South Kerry Fenians
John Golden
1845 - 1883 — — Map (db m142699) HM |
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Although there had been a settlement of English colonists in Kenmare since 1670 it was not until a century later that the foundations of the present estate town were laid. This was done by William Petty-Fitzmaurice, the 1st Marquis of . . . — — Map (db m139672) HM |
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HENRY STREET - This street was named in honour of the 3rd Marquis of Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice (1780-1863), who oversaw a number of major stages in the development of Kenmare. It dates from 1770s but assumed its present form . . . — — Map (db m139847) HM |
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This pub has been granted the
James Joyce Pub Award
for being an authentic Irish pub
'A good puzzle would be to cross Ireland
without passing a pub.' Ulysses
James Joyce identified and described the
characteristic . . . — — Map (db m139755) HM |
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Early History
Stone circles, standing stones and rock art are common around Kenmare. These archaeological sites indicate humans have lived here from the Bronze Age (c.2200-500BC). But it was the upheavals of 17th century Ireland . . . — — Map (db m139761) HM |
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MAIN STREET - Main Street was formerly named William Street in honour of the 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, William Petty-Fitzmaurice who was raised in Lixnaw, County Kerry. He inherited the Lansdowne estates at Kenmare in 1761 and became . . . — — Map (db m139850) HM |
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The Market House - This three storey Classical style building was designed by renowned English architect Sir Charles Barry for the 3rd Marquis of Lansdowne. Barry (1795-1860) was a prominent architect of his time. Probably his most . . . — — Map (db m139774) HM |
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In onóir gaisigh Óglaigh na hÉireann agus laochra
Cumann na mBan a throid ar son Saoirse na hÉireann
a tógadh an leacht chuimhneacháin seo.
Erected in honour of the men of Óglaigh na hÉireann and
the women of Cumann na . . . — — Map (db m139673) HM WM |
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As part of their preparations for the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) decided on a plan to seize a wireless transmitter from the Atlantic College in Cahersiveen to contact the Aud, the German vessel which carried arms . . . — — Map (db m142785) HM |
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In commemoration of
the first casualties
of the 1916 Rising
Erected at Easter 2016
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Mar chomóradh ar na
chéad taismigh . . . — — Map (db m142789) HM |
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Late Captain Kerry Militia
Drowned in Castlemaine Bay
20th June 1867
when gallantly attempting to
save the life of a fellow creature
Erected
by his brother officers
of the Kerry Militia
in testimony of the affectionate . . . — — Map (db m142765) HM |
| | Kilmalkedar — from Cill Mhaoilchéadair (the Church of Mhaoilchéadair)
Kilmalkedar Church
Kilmalkedar, one of the most important early church sites on the Dingle peninsula, is traditionally associated with St. Brendan but it . . . — — Map (db m24299) HM |
| | This sculpture was designed by local councillor and craftsman Tony O'Callaghan
The “Standing Stone” illustrates the River Feale which flows around our town.
The “Ring” depicts an earthen fort situated in the . . . — — Map (db m23989) HM |
| | Work of local man
Pat McAuliffe
1846-1921 — — Map (db m23698) HM |
| | Where very many
nameless victims of the
Irish Famine of 1845-47
lie buried
Also buried here are others
who died
in the nearby workhouse
built 1840
Saibhreas na bhflaitheas dóibh! — — Map (db m23042) HM |
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The village of Portmagee was named after Captain Theobald Magee who was an officer in King James's Army. After the famous Battle of the Boyne, Magee retired from the army and became the commander of a merchant ship operating between . . . — — Map (db m141308) HM |
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This boat was built by Dan 'Denny' O'Connell in the early 1900s. He built her at the back of the Post Office, where he built all his boats, on a site which later became the local dance hall. Her purpose was to ferry people from . . . — — Map (db m141205) HM |
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Poet, fiddler, teacher, and dancing master, born in Derrynane, Co. Kerry, Tomás Rua was a supporter and close friend of the Irish Politician Daniel O'Connell.
Amhrán ne Leabhar - Song of the books.
Tomás Rua was transferred from . . . — — Map (db m141208) HM |
| | Reask - from An Riasc (the marsh). This important early monastery was probably founded in the 6th century.
Little is known of the history of the site. The enclosing wall is roughly circular and its interior is divided by a . . . — — Map (db m24147) HM |
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from Gleesk-Sneem planted this
oak tree to commemorate her
100th Birthday in April 2007 — — Map (db m139991) HM |
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Chief Justice of Ireland 1961-1973
Judge of the European Court of Justice 1973-1974
President of Ireland 1974-1976
Unveiled June 5th, 1983
by
The President of Ireland
Dr. Patrick Hillery
Sculptor-Vivienne Roche
I don't . . . — — Map (db m139942) HM |
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En ce moment grave de ma longue vie,
j'ai trouvé ici ce que je cherchais :
être en face de moi-même.
L'Irlande me l'a offert
de la façon la plus delicate,
la plus amicale.
(18.VI.1969) . . . — — Map (db m139881) HM |
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One of the 'All-Time Great' Gaelic football stars
and a member of Kerry's 'Golden Era Team'
of the 1970s and 80s. John played for Sneem Gaa club
and following retirement from Kerry,
for Bishopstown in Cork where he worked.
He . . . — — Map (db m139889) HM |
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World Heavyweight Champion Wrestler
1938 ~ 1947
Born 1909 - Died 1987 — — Map (db m139891) HM |
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[Chinese script not transcribed]
Go maire an Cairdeas idir Pobal na Síne agus na hÉireann go deo. Tiomnaithe d'Iar-Uachtarán na hÉireann, A Oirirceas an tUas. Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, nach maireann, ag Comhlachas Phobal na Síne um . . . — — Map (db m139934) HM |
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Gift to the people of Ireland
from the President of Israel,
Chaim Herzog,
in memory of Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh.
Wednesday 19th June, 1985
Sculptor Tamara Rikman . . . — — Map (db m139887) HM |
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In Remembrance
of those killed in World War One
1914 • Iveragh • 1918
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JOHN . . . — — Map (db m139993) WM |
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Tá sé seo ar cheann de na cathracha is mó agus is breátha in Éirinn agus is dóigh gur i gcéadta luatha d'aois Chríost, sular tháinig an Chríostaíocht go hÉirinn, a tógadh í. Ní foláir nó go raibh taoiseach nó feimeoir . . . — — Map (db m140605) HM |
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Fear na scannan cara an choireáin
a chaith blianta shona inár measc.
For the man who made the movies
speak in the hearts of millions
Charlie spent many years in our
midst as a welcome and humble
guest and friend of . . . — — Map (db m140959) HM |
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This is the main entrance to the Cable
Station property. This station operated
6 cables to America, 4 cables to the U.K.
and 2 to France. Together with its sister
companies it relayed cablegrams worldwide.
The company broke the . . . — — Map (db m141068) HM |
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Dr. Millerick served this community with great diligence for
11 years from 1887 until his death in 1898 at the age of 33.
He is buried at Abbey Island, Derrynane in the O'Connell family plot.
Derrynane Dispensary Committee . . . — — Map (db m140949) HM |
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Built in 1858, as a shooting lodge,
by J. Clemanti.
The Commercial Cable Company
purchased the lodge in 1884 for the
superintendent's residence and as
the company's first office.
The office was later enlarged by
an extension . . . — — Map (db m141081) HM |
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Superintendent's Residence
Take a moment to read the adjacent
commemorative plaque for information
on the heritage of this house.
In addition to the Superintendent's residence the
grounds also included the Bachelor's quarters . . . — — Map (db m141086) HM |
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Determined in 1892
by
Herbert Hall Turner
and
Henry Park Hollis
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
and
Prof. Clement H. McLeod
McGill . . . — — Map (db m141094) HM |
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Erected by the Commercial Cable Company in
the 1890's to mark Waterville Cable Station's
participation in the 1892 international project with
Greenwich Observatory and McGill University,
to determine the longitude of . . . — — Map (db m141096) HM |
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Born
9th June 1936
Birthplace
Waterville, Co. Kerry
Parents
John O'Dwyer and Mary Galvin
Married
Mary Carmel O'Sullivan on 20th Feb 1962
Family
Four sons: John, Michael, Robert and Karl
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Inter-County . . . — — Map (db m140960) HM |
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This building, designed by renowned Irish architect
J.F. Fuller FSA, housed the offices of the
Commercial Cable Company from 1899 to 1964.
Worldwide telegraphs were received and transmitted
from here. Waterville was one of the . . . — — Map (db m141069) HM |
| | His grateful fellow countrymen at home and beyond the seas have erected this monument to the memory of Rev. William Casey, for a quarter of a century prior to his death, the parish priest of this parish. He found his people struggling in the . . . — — Map (db m24739) HM |
| | Cross
from thatched chapel
where many generations
of Abbeyfeale people
worshipped until St. Mary's
Church was built in 1846 — — Map (db m24738) HM |
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The Augustinian Friary, known as the Black Abbey, was founded in 1316 by the Earl of Kildare. It is now the Church of Ireland (Anglican) parish church and school.
The Augustinian friars first came to Dublin from England in about 1260. They were . . . — — Map (db m143072) HM |
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In grateful memory of the zeal shewn by the
people of this village in quenching a fire at the
offices of Adare Manor on the 18 April 1844
This supply of water was brought and fountain
erected by Caroline Countess of Dunraven
Lord prosper . . . — — Map (db m142967) HM |
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The old town of Adare, which stood on the northern bank of the river Maigue near the castle, was destroyed during 16th century wars. Almost all of the present town was built in the 19th century.
In 1683 Thady Quin, a local landowner, leased the . . . — — Map (db m142919) HM |
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1756-1778
John Wesley, Founder of the Methodist Church visited this area on ten occasions during these years. A strong local tradition affirms that he preached under an ash tree near the ruin of the Franciscan Abbey on at least one of these . . . — — Map (db m142812) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m143081) HM |
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Founded in 1230, this is the only monastery of the Trinitarian order known in Ireland. It is now Holy Trinity Abbey, Adare's Roman Catholic church.
The Trinitarian order - or the Order of the Redemption of Captives - was founded in France at the . . . — — Map (db m142969) HM |
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This small pool, formed by a tributary of the river Maigue, was the traditional place for the women of Adare to wash their family clothes. It was also used as a watering place for animals.
[Illustration captions, counterclockwise from top left, . . . — — Map (db m142922) HM |
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CAPT. DONAL SHEEHAN, Monagae, drowned at Ballykissane Pier, when going to meet the German gunship the "Aud" 20/4/1916
CAPT. CON COLBERT, Castlemahon, fought in the GPO during Easter week, executed by firing squad 7/5/1916
LT. DANIEL . . . — — Map (db m143114) HM |
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An Scairdeán
Saoránaigh Chaisil a thóg an scairdeán seo mar aitheantas ar ról an Déin Tomás Ó Coinneáin, S.P. chun an bóther iarainn a thabhairt go Caiseal. Nochtaíodh é ar 19ú Nollaig 1904, an lá a thaistil an chéad traein ó . . . — — Map (db m137018) HM |
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