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At the Castletownbere creamery in the 1950’s4217 views
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Bere Island4092 viewsThe handover of Bere Island by the British to the Irish Free State, (Saorstát Éireann)
26th September 1938.
Although Southern Ireland won Dominion Status on the 6th December 1921, the United Kingdom retained control as sovereign bases, three deep water ports in Ireland. Known collectively as the Treaty Ports, these were respectively, Castletown Berehaven, Lough Swilly and Queenstown (Cobh)
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Inscribed Cross on rock outcrop at Crooha Middle, Adrigole3431 viewsThe Cross is 14cm in diameter and possibly made by using a compass set at a radius of 7cm to scribe four arcs that intersect at the centre of the primary circle forming a marigold pattern. There are two other Crosses on nearby stones but one is less elaborate and the other is only partially finished. Various theory's have been put forward as to their purpose, ranging from the astronomical, marking an outdoor altar of early Christianity, being a mould for the communion host or even a bound marker of tarmon lands.
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All for Ireland League 19103261 viewsAll-for-Ireland League group portrait of five of its Independent Members of Parliament, 1910. These are: -
Patrick Guiney (North Cork), James Gilhooly (West Cork), Maurice Healy (North-east Cork), D. D. Sheehan (Mid Cork), and Eugene Crean (South-east Cork).
The other MPs elected in January 1910 were: - William O'Brien (Cork city), John O'Donnell (South Mayo) and Timothy Michael Healy (North Louth). Elected in December 1910 was John P. Walsh (South Cork). Maurice and Timothy Healy were brothers
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Wolfe Tone team. Butte, Montana (1907)3054 viewsThese Gaelic Athletic Association members were: Front row on the grass, left to right, Mike O’Sullivan and John C. Murphy. Second row: John J. Sheehan, Pat O’ Sullivan, J.J. Lynch, captain, Pat Crowley, John (Pigeon) O’Shea, Mike Harrington. Third row: Mike Leahy, Torn Connell, Denis Holland, Denis Murphy, Tim Sheehan. Back row: James O’Sullivan, John O’Sullivan, Con O’Sullivan, Jer Sheehan, Con O’Sullivan (not to be confused with other Con O’Sullivan).
Every man was born in Beara and several went back there to live. J.J. Lynch (Ballycrovane) was later a district judge. The last game they played was in 1912.
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Allihies Mines2991 viewsDrawing of Allihies Copper Mines made in the mid 1800’s
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Vocational School, Castletownbere 19622983 viewsBack Row: Teacher ? Ann Power, Maura Crowley, Joen Power, Mary Harrington, Elizabeth O’Sullivan.
Middle Row: Teacher ?, Eileen Sheehan, Maureen O’Sullivan, Peggy Conner, Margaret O’Sullivan, Helen O”Sullivan, (Music Teacher)
Front Row: ?, May McCarthy, Gretta Lynch, Maureen O’Sullivan, Margaret O’Sullivan, Esther Twomey
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Bantry Train2903 viewsBantry Railway Station 1940's
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Beara G.A.A2855 viewsBeara team 1960’s. Front row: Dickie Kelly, Gerard B. O’Sullivan, Deccie Wiseman, Kevin Jer O’Sullivan, Pierse Lyne, Bernie O’Neill, Cormac O’Sullivan, Mike Regan, Finbarr Harrington.
Back row: Sean Downey, John Downey, Connie Murphy,
Patrick Shea, Sean O’Sullivan, Joe O’Sullivan, Jimmy Downing, Eddie Jer O’Sullivan, John L. O’Sullivan, Paddy Eddie O’Sullivan.
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