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Hungry Hill and the old Rosmacowen Bridge. Early 1900’s308 views03/09/09 at 13:07admin: When I uploaded this photo I accepted the descript...
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USS Utah332 viewsUSS Utah with baloon in Berehaven Harbour,191812/20/08 at 09:45morantwomey: Teacher Patrick O'Neill was an expert on all t...
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Barracks338 viewsThe successful attack on the Allihies R.I.C. barracks 192011/23/08 at 15:22Peter Mc: The attack took place 12 Feb 1920. The Sgt was Tho...
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Constable Michael Neeman286 views11/23/08 at 15:13Peter Mc: I presume this is Constable Michael Neenan, a Clar...
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Sergeant William Ruth R.I.C.279 viewsLate 1800’s early 1900’s. Sgt Ruth lived on the West End, Castletownbere after retiring from the R.I.C.11/23/08 at 15:11Peter Mc: In this photo Ruth has the rank badge of a Head-Co...
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Red Squirrel126 viewsI didn’t manage to capture an image of one of the Red Squirrels in Derreen Garden, but Craig of the ‘Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrels’ generously supplied this photo.09/21/08 at 05:00purringfox: Cute ears. I will have creatures to try and spot i...
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Pine Marten153 viewsAnother resident of Derreen Garden I didn’t manage to capture on film was a Pine Marten; however Iona Lister generously supplied this and another photo.09/21/08 at 04:59purringfox: Adorable face but seems a member of the weasel fam...
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The Old Ierne277 viewsThe Irish Lights Vessel 'Ierne' was purpose built in 1898 at Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland for carrying the granite blocks and other materials used in the building of the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. She was a steel vessel 126 ft long, had a 23 ft beam, could carry 90 tons and had a maximum speed of ten knots. Her complement was of seventeen officers and men. Sold in 1954 to Shipbreakers.09/20/08 at 18:25OhLisaO: According to family documents , John O'Sulliva...
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Johnny Sheehan355 viewsJohnny Sheehan, Filane during a mine sweeping operation. He is 2nd to left with head bowed05/31/08 at 04:55Evan: Wow, great picture!
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Irish Army342 viewsThe Irish Army in the Square 193905/26/08 at 00:50Evan: Only two working Rolls Royce Armoured Cars left on...
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Ferry309 viewsThe first Ferry between Bere Island and Castletownbere which was operated by the late John. J Harrington05/26/08 at 00:18Evan: :shock: , looks a mite top heavy...any cars in the...
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Young Fishermen554 viewsTwo budding fishermen show off their skill at the Old Pier in 193805/25/08 at 17:20Evan: Evidently, 'good things come to those who bait...
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