Water water everywhere…

by | 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...

Launching the punts

by | 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...

Old Faithlegg Church

by | Jul 24, 2014 | Built Heritage, Waterford History

With the coming of the Normans to Ireland  a man named Aylward was granted the lands of Faithlegg in 1177 and this led to the establishment of a parish.  At the heart of this parish system was an early church close by to which was a Motte and Baily castle.  This would...

“Taking the boat”

by | 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...