by andrew | Feb 3, 2017 | Emigration, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers, Waterford Ships
I was raised on stories of the Clyde boats such as the Rockabill or the Tuskar. It wasn’t just because they passed the house on a regular basis, but they were major employers in the area, and were vital when it came to the export of cattle and other goods. We...
by andrew | Jun 5, 2015 | Built Heritage, Fishing Heritage
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...
by andrew | May 15, 2015 | Coastguard, Irelands Maritime Heritage, Royal Navy, Smuggling, Waterford Seafarers
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...
by andrew | May 8, 2015 | Cheekpoint memories, Fishing Heritage
Paddy Moran was an old school fisherman. He was a brother to my Grandmother, Maura Moran, and I knew from her, just how hard she, Paddy and her other brothers worked the river from their earliest years. With the arrival of better nets, outboard motors and relatively...
by andrew | Apr 24, 2015 | Cheekpoint memories, Fishing Heritage
I’ve often mentioned that the Cheekpoint of my childhood was a very different place to what it is today. One of those major differences was an active Herring fishery which was not just water based, but also provided land based employment. Back then the...
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