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Cheekpoint placename
Cheekpoint is both a village and a townland, and for many's the year there has been two explanations to the origins of the name, a practical, geographical placename and what is probably best described as a romantic version. The name Cheekpoint derives from...
Coolbunnia
I was never great at school. But one specific class I can remember as a highlight was a lesson one day on placenames. I don't recall if it was a planned session, or if it was an aside. But Michael White who was principal at Faithlegg was talking about how important...
Jack Meades Commercial Ice House
A few years back a group of scientists were gathered and asked what was the 20th Century's greatest invention. Out of an eventual list of 100, refrigeration topped the bill. You might think the kitchen fridge is a relatively modern development, and I guess you'd be...
Ballycanvan House and Townland
About forty years ago I went with Michael Duffin and his mother Catherine to have our hair cut by Mandy over in Woodlands Avenue. We got the hair cut first and then we went off for a stroll while Catherine received the full attention. Wandering along the avenue we...
Elections, Cheekpoint style
One of the enduring memories of elections in our house was my fathers quip "vote early, vote often". Whether it was a local, national, EU, presidential or referendum, Bob would be wound up with the run in to the day and was positively buzzing when it came to the...
the life of a Waterford boy sailor
I read recently that some children do not leave home until 27 years of age. Although this has less to do with protection and more to do with finances, spare a thought for the child sailors of the 18th & 19th C. It will comes as no surprise of course to anyone who...