Attack of the Monmouth Coast 1941

Attack of the Monmouth Coast 1941

by | Oct 18, 2022 | Dunmore East, Lifeboats, World War II

On the 12th of November 1941 the British cargo ship Monmouth Coast (1928) was sailing 2 miles southwest of Hook Head, Wexford when it was attacked by 2 German aircraft. The vessel sustained slight damaged & one crew member was killed. According to the RNLI records...
SS Ardmore Nov 1940

SS Ardmore Nov 1940

by | Oct 17, 2022 | Passage East, Waterford Seafarers, World War II

On the 11th of November 1940 the SS Ardmore (1921) left Cork bound for Fishguard, Wales carrying a cargo of cattle and pigs. However, she never arrived. Just 3 miles south of the Saltee islands, Wexford, the ship hit a sea mine. It quickly sank and all 24 crew on...
The river placename Pill – a context

The river placename Pill – a context

by | Oct 11, 2022 | Pill Placename, River Lore

I grew up with the placename Pill.  And I suppose as is often the case, something so familiar goes without questioning. It was as much part of my vocabulary as Bight, Tailstone, Stroke, Taught, Backlash, Scooneen, Slob, and so on.  Over time I came to...
Navigating the Campile Pill

Navigating the Campile Pill

by | Sep 30, 2022 | Pill Placename, River Lore

One of our favourite boat trips is up the Campile Pill from where we can call to Dunbrody Abbey, visit the village itself or explore the neighbourhood and its interesting heritage.  Although my favourite pastime is in exploring the fishing heritage of the area,...