Sigerson Clifford, Caherciveen, Poet and Playwright, 1913-1985. He was considered South Kerry’s greatest Poet of the 20th Century. While best known for his evocative poem and song ‘The Boys of Barr na Sráide’, he also wrote many poems about the Tinker Clans and Puck Fair which he saw as the great Fair of Iveragh. He had a great affinity for Killorglin which showed in his writings. He was commemorated in Killorglin in 2010 when a verse of his poem ‘O drink your porter’ was unveiled on a limestone plaque as part of ‘The Puck Poets’ project. Ref: F312
Photographic
Jerry Dunne and Christy Dunne, Baile Nua (now known as Laune View)
Jerry Dunne and Christy Dunne, Baile Nua (now known as Laune View). Ref: P196
Steve McMahon of Langford Street with his son Tony both in the uniform of...
Steve McMahon of Langford Street with his son Tony both in the uniform of the Laune Pipe Band, circa early 1960's.
Video
A History of Ireland’s Oldest and Greatest Fair and Festival – PUCK FAIR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc4LGfdF7yk
Tribute to Michael ‘Butty’ Sugrue. Ireland and Europe’s Strongest Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmhut7QGHlA