Two John Colcloughs, Two Violent Deaths

Two John Colcloughs, Two Violent Deaths

John Colclough of Tintern Abbey, Co. Wexford, was the second son of ‘Sir’ Vasey Colclough. As his older brother was in France, John took control of the family home and lands after his fathers death in 1794 and was seen as a productive and improving...
Map Man by Barry Dalby

Map Man by Barry Dalby

Map Man: Irish Maps & Mapping is a new book published by Barry Dalby, the owner/operator of EastWest Mapping. The 184-page book is filled with numerous photos and as Barry states, it helps to “…address the various queries as to how we make maps, about...
Arklow Cove Incident

Arklow Cove Incident

On Tuesday evening, 4th August a major incident was averted as Arklow Cove was leaving Port of Waterford. At 9pm approximately the coaster was coming down the river on a flooding tide. It seems the engine failed and to avoid grounding at Morans Poles, Cheekpoint the...