by andrew | Mar 30, 2018 | Ballyhack, Guest Posts, Waterford History
This months guest blog is by Joe Falvey another long time supporter of the blog and a writer of many excellent articles about our local history. This months piece is a fine gathering of historical facts and anecdotes based around the visit of the Kennedys to...
by andrew | Mar 23, 2018 | Built Heritage, Cheekpoint memories
A recent Facebook and Twitter post of the Cross on Cheekpoints Green, prompted a large reaction and got several comments particularly from an international audience asking why was the cross overlooking the village and when was it put there. My recent snow photo One of...
by andrew | Mar 16, 2018 | Cheekpoint memories, Emigration
This week in a look ahead to the coming St Patrick’s day festival I wanted to share this piece which celebrates the hard work and personal integrity of one of our own. I’ve spoken about emigration to America before from the village. Todays piece featuring...
by andrew | Mar 13, 2018 | Book Reviews, Cheekpoint memories, Fishing Heritage, Project Updates
On the night of my book launch Nationwide, the show that showcases positivity, human interest and regional stories, came along to capture the scene and the atmosphere of the night. This was followed up with an interview in Cheekpoint one dry crisp November sunrise. ...
by andrew | Mar 9, 2018 | Coastguard, Dunmore East, Irelands Maritime Heritage, River Lore, Shipwrecks
A stormy January in 1862 saw tremendous seas and howling gales that created havoc in the Irish seas and beyond. As ships do, they sat it out where possible and then when it passed, they raised anchor and got underway. The gales however had not gone, merely abated. ...
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