SS Ardmore Nov 1940

SS Ardmore Nov 1940

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

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

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,...