Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster and Fish company collapsted a few years later, and the oyster beds were worn out by 1903. Roisín, a peninsula called Rushyhaughtily on the OS, and a description tracing the ownership of the lobster ponds there. Lochán Lí (Liath), Lugán Driseach, Líonadh Mór, Oileán Buí, Scóchaí, Doilín Garbh, Oileán Lachan, Roeillaun (Roe Island), Lochán an tSáile, and Cnocán na Beirtrí are also described. Professor Noel Wilkins of UCG, Jim Joyce and his wife are all credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Wilkins,Noel,Joyce,JimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Lydon,Joe,Joyce,JimColour photographs taken of a night-time parade scene of a Macnas parade. Caption reads "Day of the Dead". Includes photographs taken at Macnas workshop and of make-up being applied to Macnas performers.
Daybook kept by [Brendan Duddy and his employees] to record turnover in Duddy's 7-day William Street business [chip van]. Marking day and night earnings and weekly total earnings, with brief comments on the day's conditions for business, including entries on public events beginning in June 1970; few family matters. Riots affecting him indirectly (e.g. keeping business closed for days or weekends) and directly (break-in 17 March 1971); closing in mourning for three days following the march 30 January 1972. Last entries (April - July 1972) sporadic, marked by increased violence and bad business.
Opening Night: 13/08/1934
Playwright: Eugene O'Neill
Venue: Dublin
Two letters of Count Florimond de Basterot, Duras House, Kinvara, County Galway. The first letter to Mrs O'Faye apologises for not meeting her in New York when he was there. The second letter is addressed to a Mr O'Faye in America, giving news of his O'Faye relatives.
De Danann. Black and white portrait and landscape images of the traditional Irish music group, De Dannan. Includes group shots of the band (those pictured are unnamed) and also individual images of band members. Images measure 203mm X 254mm.
Letter from P A Wayman, Director of the School of Cosmic Physics, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Dunsink, County Dublin, telling him that the eclipse of 3rd February could have only been partially visible in Dublin. He also comments that the meteorological office would be able to give him the conditions for that day.