by andrew | Jul 13, 2018 | River Lore, Waterford Ships
The Waterford Steamship Navigation Company river service commenced in 1837. It ran daily return trips between New Ross-Waterford and Duncannon-Waterford, Monday to Saturday. In the Summer season Sunday trips were also offered. During the week the ships departed the...
by andrew | Feb 16, 2018 | Irelands Maritime Heritage, Maritime Wexford, River Lore
Last week we looked at the river services operated by the Waterford Steamship Company. This week I wanted to look at the work of one particular ship the Paddle Steamer Ida. The PS Ida was launched from the Neptune Iron Works on Friday 27th September 1867 and was...
by andrew | Feb 9, 2018 | 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...
by andrew | May 12, 2017 | Maritime Wexford, River Lore, Waterford History, Waterford Ships
I recently had some American and English visitors on a tour of the village. I found it interesting to hear their thoughts on the area and I always get as much from their perspectives and questions as I ever give. In the same way the perspective of others from years...
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