by andrew | Aug 9, 2014 | Cheekpoint memories
Politicians in Ireland are currently at each others throats on the matter of water charges. Whatever your political views, which probably lie on or between two polar opposites – that water is a human right and should be provided free out of existing taxes, to water...
by andrew | Aug 1, 2014 | Cheekpoint memories, Fishing Heritage
As a child in Cheekpoint there were various rhythms to the year. One was a boring repetitive one- school. There were others however, which were much more pleasant and one of the more interesting and natural was the fishery. I mentioned before the way of the tides...
by andrew | Jun 20, 2014 | Emigration, Fishing Heritage, Folklore
I’ve spoken before about my maternal grandmothers feelings about emigration which put simply was a matter of great pain and loss. Last week got me to thinking about it more, as I met with cousin Ed and his family at a gathering in Crooke. Ed had travelled from...
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