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Jim MacCarthy451 viewsJim MacCarthy, (The Square) with his giant skateMay 28, 2008
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Steam Roller217 viewsTarring the road, Eyeries VillageMay 28, 2008
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St. Marys269 viewsSt. Mary’s team 1964. Back Row: Ger Harrington, Mick O’Neill, ?, Bernard Harrington, Richard Dwyer, Tadg Harrington, ?, ?, ?, Jerome Harrington, Front Row: Paddy Houlihan, John Joe McCarthy, Sean Dwyer, Kieran Kelly, Denis Cadogan, Riobard Dwyer, Ted Mullins, ?. May 28, 2008
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USS Nevada282 viewsDivision 6, composed of the Utah (flagship), Nevada, and Oklahoma, were based on Berehaven, Bantry Bay, Ireland, its principal duty being to protect convoys from possible enemy raiders. This division made two trips into the Channel, escorting convoys when enemy submarines were reported in the vicinity. Maj. Leon W. Hoyt was the division Marine officer of this division during its entire stay in European waters. Later Division 6 joined Division 9 at Portland Bill and both divisions left that port in time to assist the Pennsylvania in escorting President Wilson, on board the George Washington into the harbour of Brest.May 28, 2008
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British Fleet294 viewsThe British Fleet at anchorage in Berehaven, early 1900'sMay 27, 2008
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Ardgroom School 1932411 viewsMay 27, 2008
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Bull Light194 viewsThe remnents of the Bull Light, off Dursey IslandMay 27, 2008
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Netmaking411 viewsLearning to make nets at the Technical School, Castletownbere May 27, 2008
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Old Trawler365 viewsDenis O'Driscoll's 'Patricia' with the then undeveloped Cametringane in the backgroundMay 27, 2008
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USS Utah332 viewsUSS Utah with baloon in Berehaven Harbour,1918May 27, 2008
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Brother Joseph Mary169 viewsWell known Adrigole BeekeeperMay 27, 2008
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Catherine McFinian dhu509 viewsMay 27, 2008
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John 'the Yank' Harrington1031 viewsBeara and Butte
(3/10/1903 - 2/2/2004)
May 27, 2008
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Sacred Heart, Castletownbere203 viewsThe spire of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Castletownbere being removed in the 1930'sMay 27, 2008
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Tim Harrington M.P239 viewsStatue of Tim Harrington, erected on the site of his homeplaceMay 27, 2008
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Richard Sullivan Dhu415 viewsMay 27, 2008
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