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Waterford Steamship Company river services

by andrew | Feb 9, 2018 | Ballyhack, River Lore, Waterford History, Waterford Ships

As a child in Cheekpoint I was told that in the past I could have travelled to Waterford by paddle steamer.  Christy Doherty RIP, one of the old school fishermen related stories to me of the paddle steamers calling to Cheekpoint quay, picking up passengers and heading...

Castaways of the SS Beemsterdijk

by andrew | Feb 2, 2018 | Dunmore East, Lifeboats, Rescues at sea, Shipwrecks, Waterford History, World War II

When the 42 man crew of the Dutch-owned SS Beemsterdijk departed Greenock for Cardiff in January 1941 none of them could have known that all but three would ever see their families again.  Those three fortunate men who survived had the keen eyes of the men in the...

Captain Richard J. (Dick) Farrell 1897 – 1993

by andrew | Jan 26, 2018 | Guest Posts, Irelands Maritime Heritage, Waterford Seafarers

In our first guest blog 2018, Brendan Grogan brings us this wonderful summary of the life and maritime career of Captain Richard Farrell. Captain Farrell, as I always heard him referred to, was highly respected in his role as Harbour Master, but then again having seen...

Faithlegg Spire – a spire that spiralled out of control

by andrew | Jan 19, 2018 | Built Heritage, Waterford History

Over the past month, I have commenced a new part-time role with Faithlegg House Hotel.  Under the direction of the hotel’s senior management team we have initiated a process including amongst other elements, gathering the stories of the residents/employees of...

Waterford’s 16th Century trade to Bristol

by andrew | Jan 12, 2018 | Irelands Maritime Heritage, Waterford History

Last year I wrote about the astonishing flotilla that departed from Passage East for St James Fair in Bristol in 1635. I’d long been aware of this connection, particularly Faithlegg’s connection with the English city dating back to the Norman conquest. ...
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