Williamo’s barge, 29B

Williamo’s barge, 29B

by | May 31, 2019 | Carrick On Suir, Guest Posts, River Lore

This mornings guest blog comes from Carrick On Suir but as with all things connected to the water, it travels fairly widely. Maurice Power, another of those supporters of my blog that I have come to rely on, introduces us to an institution on the River Suir in Carrick...
Dunbrody Abbey

Dunbrody Abbey

by | May 17, 2019 | Built Heritage, Pill Placename

As a child growing up in Cheekpoint, Dunbrody Abbey loomed large in our lives.  It might have been in a different county, might have been separated by a fast lowing expanse of water, but it was a landmark that everyone knew, and I think, were proud of.  We learned...
Time and Tide waits for no man

Time and Tide waits for no man

by | May 9, 2019 | Fishing Heritage, River Lore

I started what has emerged into the tides and tales blog four years ago this month.  It began with stories that concentrated on my youth in Cheekpoint, themes of life, occupation and structures or local features such as the quay, church and limekilns. My favourite...