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The gleaming tracks of Killorglin Railway, a tribute to the milesmen who worked in...

The gleaming tracks of  Killorglin Railway, a tribute to the milesmen who worked in gangs of four and who maintained four miles of track per gang. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref:...

The Ellipse Bridge in Killorglin Station which was a feature of most Irish railways,...

The Ellipse Bridge in Killorglin Station which was a feature of most Irish railways, which allowed passengers to pass safely over the railway track. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R074

Photo taken from the platform of Killorglin Railway Station with St.James’ Catholic Church looming...

Photo taken from the platform of Killorglin Railway Station with St.James' Catholic Church looming large in the background. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R075

Photo taken from the School Road with the Good’s Store on left which is...

Photo taken from the School Road with the Good's Store on left which is now Fexco's Head Office in Iveragh Road. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R076

Killorglin Railway staff pose for this photo. The safety record for the branch line...

Killorglin Railway staff pose for this photo. The safety record for the branch line was second to none and a great tribute to the generations of workers who served the line with distinction. There...

Killorglin parish had the distinction of having two stations of which Caragh Lake Train...

Killorglin parish had the distinction of having two stations of which Caragh Lake Train Station was the second. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R061  

Jamesy Mahony circa 1938

Jamesy Mahony 1895 - 1978 circa  1938. He was the  son of Michael Mahony (1860 - 1905) and Julia Sullivan (1866 - 1917). He fought as a Republican from 1916 to 1923, including the...

Micheál O’Mahony 1920 – 2001

Micheál O'Mahony 1920 - 2001. He was the son of Daniel Mahony and Bridget Gallivan. His father died when Micheál was a child so Mahony became O'Mahony as a result of confusion about  his...
Sigerson Clifford

Sigerson Clifford, Caherciveen, Poet and Playwright, 1913-1985

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...

Johnny Patterson 1840-1889, was born in Kilbarrron, Feakle, County Clare. He wrote Killorglin’s oldest...

Johnny Patterson 1840-1889, was born in Kilbarrron, Feakle, County Clare. He wrote Killorglin's oldest and greatest love song 'Bridget Donoghue' who lived in Main Street, Killorglin. He was a famous Clown and Songwriter whose...

James Cahillane, Mill Road, who was a well known personality in his native town

James Cahillane, Mill Road, who was a well known and popular personality in his native town. He worked for many years for Jerry Murphy, Electrical Contractor, and neighbour and later on as Head of...

Nikki Roberts, Neil and Conor Browne, Mike Mc Caffrey and Mike Ahern of the...

Nikki Roberts, Neil and Conor Browne, Mike Mc Caffrey and Mike Ahern of the K Fest Committee of 2014, enjoying the goodness of Guinness in Dodo Sheahan's. Ref: F315

Killorglin FCA E-Company of the 15th Battalion

Killorglin FCA E-Company of the 15th Battalion Ref: F311

Bill Maye & Mary (Coleman) Maye on their wedding day 4th October 1947

Bill Maye & Mary (Coleman) Maye on their wedding day 4th October 1947. L-R Thomas Frances Maye & Mary (Molly) Maye (Waterford), Bill Maye, Mary (Coleman) Maye, Ellen (Elsie) McCarthy Coleman of Langford Street,...

Killorglin girls at the Gap of Dunloe

Killorglin girls at the Gap of Dunloe. Far Right - Shovan Mahony Walker daughter of Daniel Mahony of Killorglin. Ref: F300

Myles McCarthy, his wife Kathleen (Clifford) McCarthy and their son Myles

Myles McCarthy, his wife Kathleen (Clifford) McCarthy and their son Myles Ref: F301

Siobhan McCarthy & her cousin Sammy Johnston

Siobhan McCarthy & her cousin Sammy Johnston Ref: F303

Children of John Paul McCarthy Langford Street

Children of John Paul McCarthy Langford Street - L-R, Siobhan (Married Daniel Fenton), Elizabeth (Married James Monahan, emigrated to the US and Died aged 34), Frank (Sitting), Teresa (Tess) married Steve McMahon and lived...

Johannah (Hannah) Mahony

Johannah (Hannah) Mahony married John Hurley a butcher from Killarney and had a daughter Anne born around 1901.  Hannah is thought to have died at a young age.  Ref: F305

John Paul McCarthy – Langford Street

John Paul McCarthy - Langford Street Ref: F307

Photographic

Travellers pitch their Barrel-Top caravans at the entrance to Baile Nua (Laune View) 1950’s

Travellers pitch their Barrel-Top caravans at the entrance to Baile Nua (Laune View) 1950's. Ref: P184

Brothers Fr. Dermot and Fr. Liam Foley of (Baile Nua) Laune View, Killorglin, circa...

Brothers Fr. Dermot and Fr. Liam Foley of (Baile Nua) Laune View, Killorglin, circa 2008. Ref No: F166

Teresa Foley on motorbike, 1938

Teresa Foley on motorbike, 1938. Ref: F295

Video

Threshing filmed at the farm of Michael Coffey, Kilgobnet, Co. Kerry

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Wildflower of the Laune 1995 Part Two

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Charlie O Brien

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