by andrew | Apr 21, 2017 | Coastguard, Smuggling, Waterford History
The HM Coastguard service was created in 1822 when the Revenue Cruisers, Riding officers, and the Preventative Waterguard were amalgamated into a single force to try tackle incidents of smuggling and to enforce the collection of taxes. Waterford was in the top three...
by andrew | Feb 24, 2017 | Ballymacaw, Coastguard, Dunmore East, Guest Posts, Smuggling
This months guest blog is provided by James Doherty. It takes a look at the incidence of smuggling in the harbour from a historical perspective. Its a very exciting topic, and one that has not received much attention in the past. I sincerely hope people enjoy reading...
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