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Denis Corkery, standing on the Laune Bridge, circa mid 1920’s

Denis Corkery, standing on the Laune Bridge, circa mid 1920's. He was a Tailor and operated at Lower Bridge Street. He was born in 1882.

Jim Guerin, Lower Bridge Street, circa 1950’s

Jim Guerin, Lower Bridge Street, circa 1950's.

Patrick O’Regan, Lower Bridge Street, circa 1970’s

Patrick O'Regan, Lower Bridge Street, circa 1970's.

Michael (Gandhi) McMahon & Pat Dunne pictured at the gateway of Daly’s Lane where...

Michael (Gandhi) McMahon & Pat Dunne pictured at the gateway of Daly's Lane where families such as the McMahon's lived before moving to Laune View when it was opened in 1936.

Cromane Sports Committee from the early 1970’s

Cromane Sports Committee from the early 1970's. Front L - R: Michael Little, Eileen Hayes, Mary Joy, Breda Fitzpatrick, May Clifford and Gerry O'Donovan. Back L -R: Patsy Joy, Pat Donovan, Tom...

The Lord Mayor of Hovelhof, Germany, Michael Berens who with his daughter Marina visited...

The Lord Mayor of Hovelhof, Germany, Michael Berens who with his daughter Marina visited the Killorglin Archive office in the Sean Scoil on Tuesday 22nd September, 2015. They were in Killorglin at the invitation...

Puck Fair 1941

PUCK FAIR IN ALL ITS GLORY 1941. (Courtesy of Margaret Casey of Ballymacprior).

Photo taken at Killorglin ICA Social in the Towers Hotel Glenbeigh circa1970. From...

Photo taken at Killorglin ICA Social in the Towers Hotel Glenbeigh circa1970. From Left; Shelia Moroney Upper Bridge St, Maureen Lucy Caragh Lake, Eileen Power, Lower Bridge St, Eileen McGillcuddy, The Square Killorglin.

This photo was taken in front of Laune View during Puck Fair 1951

This photo was taken in front of Laune View during Puck Fair 1951. Note the Caravans which were a common feature of the Puck Fairs of the era.

Kathleen McCarthy with family members in front of their Barrel-Top Caravan at Puck Fair...

Kathleen McCarthy with family members in front of their Barrel-Top Caravan at Puck Fair 1951.

A Tribute To Mick Murphy ‘The Ironman’ 1934-2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iHk0LoDvtw

James Guerin, Butcher and Farmer who worked and lived in Pa Regan’s Lower Bridge...

James Guerin, Butcher and Farmer who worked and lived in Pa Regan's Lower Bridge Street all his life. Circa 1940's.

Reunion of Killorglin Scoil Mhuire Class of 1955

Killorglin Scoil Mhuire Class of 1955 who attended a reunion event in Nick's Restaurant in June 2015. Front l-r: Anette Nolan-Richards, Bernie Joy-Tucker, Maisie Coffey-Flynn, Anne Marie O'Sullivan- Courtney, Anita Corcoran-Galvin, Maureen Cahillane-O'Sullivan,...

RARE RARE RARE; Never before seen footage of Michael ‘Butty’ Sugrue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt3lqbYuzzE

A History of Ireland’s Oldest and Greatest Fair and Festival – PUCK FAIR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc4LGfdF7yk

Gene Mangan, Rás Winner 1955

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRwWpc21nc

Sheila Murphy, Barry’s Cross, Killorglin

Sheila Murphy, Barry's Cross, Killorglin.

Christy Purcell married to Nell Moriarty. They had their first child John who was...

Christy Purcell married to Nell Moriarty. They had their first child John who was born in May 1938. Christy who is photographed in uniform was in the British Army in World War 2 and...

Micheal Flynn and Christy Purcell proud grandfathers to their first grandchild Noelette, circa mid...

Micheal Flynn and Christy Purcell proud grandfathers to their first grandchild Noelette, circa mid 1960's.

Photographic

Last Train Leaving Killorglin Station Watched By Local School Children On The Bridge

Last Train Leaving Killorglin Station Watched By Local School Children On The Bridge Ref: R050

Alan Hall sculptor works on a bust of Fr. Tom Lawlor in his studio...

Alan Hall sculptor pictured in his studio on Valentia Island working on a bust of Fr. Tom Lawlor, who was the Parish Priest of...

August 2007 Cian Foley & Sue Ann McManus Wedding Day

August 2007 Cian Foley & Sue Ann McManus Wedding Day Ref: F358

Video

Mick Murphy ‘The Iron Man’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUq289WIvho Interview by Terence Houlihan.

Wildflower of the Laune 1995 Part 1

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV5bCL2_1Hw] Wildflower of the Laune Harvest Festival. September 1995 Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland. Filmed by Willie Murphy cure for diabetes Edited by Mike Foley zp8497586rq

Footage of Michael ‘Butty’ Sugrue, Ireland’s Strongest Man 1924-1977

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6whnRdH7E]