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, 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
Photographic
Quarry Workers
Quarry Workers BR: Johnny Doona (Coornamena) Patsy McGillycuddy (St James Gardens) Tadgh Foley (Derrynafeana) Charlie O'Brien (Rangue FR: Michael O'Sullivan (Lyranes) Timmy O'Connor...
1950 Puck Fair Committee
1950 Puck Fair Committee William, Shea, Sonny Champ, Pat Lane, Maurice Power, Jack DC O'Sullivan, Paul Kingston, Michael Houlihan, John O'Connor, Colette Mangan,...
Puck Stand & Traders In The Square
Puck Stand & Traders In The Square Ref: P156
Video
RARE RARE RARE; Never before seen footage of Michael ‘Butty’ Sugrue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt3lqbYuzzE
Carrauntoohil and the Mountains of Kerry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafMQJTl_rs
Mick Murphy ‘The Iron Man’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUq289WIvho Interview by Terence Houlihan.