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Enduring Mystery of Creaden’s Forty Steps

Enduring Mystery of Creaden’s Forty Steps

by andrew | Nov 27, 2020 | Dunmore East, Pilots, River Lore, Smuggling, Waterford History

One of the most intriguing and enduring mysteries we have anywhere in Waterford harbour is the Forty Steps at Creaden Head.  Carved into the cliff of this inhospitable headland the purpose and the creators of the stone steps have intrigued and perplexed many.  Creaden...
Captain’s Grandy of Waterford

Captain’s Grandy of Waterford

by andrew | Jun 26, 2020 | Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers, Waterford Ships

There is a fine rectangular headstone in Faithlegg Graveyard that is very distinctive both in design and definition.  On the face is etched the names of two sea captains, Edward and Samuel Grandy.  The grave hints at their commercial success, but their story...

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