Gallows
Hill Community Group are currently fundraising for the final push at Gallows
Hill, Dungarvan. All donations, no
matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.
Just drop by the Museum where the staff will be happy to greet you.
Photo of the week
Can you identify any of the people in this photo of a wedding party at Dungarvan train station in 1950s. If so, please let us know.
Stories from Old Newspapers
Waterford Standard 6 December 1882
Dungarvan Town Commissioners
A report was read from Dr. Holland stating that a man
named Ryan, residing in Lord George’s Lane, kept a pig and mule in his kitchen. An order was made to have the man summoned
should he fail to remove them on being served with the usual notice. Mr. John Curran said that all the houses in
this street were the property of the Marquis of Waterford, who had been
frequently served with notice to put them in a proper state of repair, but he
had failed to do so; for the sun, moon and stars could be seen through the
roofs of some of them, and all of them lacked sanitary arrangements. He would, therefore, ask the board to protect
the lives of the people by compelling the Marquis to provide proper accommodation
for those houses. He (Mr. Curran) had no
compassion or pity for a rich landlord who gets his rent to the last farthing,
and who will do nothing for his tenants.
Stories from Old Newspapers
Flag of Ireland 26 March 1870
Arrest on Suspicion
Our Dungarvan Correspondent writes to us
that on Friday evening Acting Constable John Linnehan and Sub-Constable Thomas
Wilson, of the Dungarvan Police Station, arrested in the public streets of that
town a young man named Michael Crotty, who resides about two miles from
Dungarvan. On his person were found two
canisters of gunpowder, a part of a blasting fuse, a drill book, a book of
seditious songs, and a small catholic prayer book.
He was brought before the magistrates at
petty sessions on Saturday, and information sworn by the two policemen. He was committed for trial at the next quarter
sessions, in default of finding bail, himself in £40, and the sureties in £20
each.
Photo of the Week
Can you identify any of the members of Dungarvan Pipe Band in this photo from 1974? If so, please let us know.
Photo of the Week
Can
you identify the children and place in this photograph? If so please let us know.
"Imagine" by Jim Cullinane
Pictured
left to right: Chrissy Knight, Waterford County Museum & Gallows Hill group
co-ordinator, Jim Cullinane, Eddie Cantwell, Waterford County Museum &
Gallows Hill Co-ordinator, William Fraher, Curator Waterford County Museum,
Dungarvan. (Photo by Paulus).
It is on sale at the
Museum for a mere snatch. In reference
to ‘Imagine’, Jim reveals that ‘Finally, I’ve arrived at a place where I’m
comfortable with the concept of God, not as something or someone in human form
but a force, a source that touches all life – maybe not unlike a gentle breeze
that sweeps across the planet touching all in its path, and if we allow, in
good and empowering ways. I believe also
that this is an on-going process and that this physical life is but a tiny,
teeny part of our journey. Our soul is immortal; the physical body will meteorite
and die, but the soul journeys on. My
life has been a slow, slow process of understanding and accepting the
uniqueness of each and every life, the potential that each and every one
carries with us, the importance of being positive especially in our thoughts,
which translate into reality and the life we live, the importance of love and
forgiveness to ourselves and others, and the absolute importance of connecting with
God. This God force is always ready,
willing, and more than able to answer our prayers’.
Jim’s book may look like a
religious journey by the author, but it is more than this. He takes us on a spiritual journey within the
pages of his book, as he himself says, ‘there are many ways to God, and being
involved and participating in church activities is but one of a multitude.’
Jim’s short stories have
been published in the New Orleans Review, Toronto Irish news, and others. His plays have been staged both In Dungarvan
and New York. He holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Empire State College and a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing
from Manhattan College. He lives In Mount
Kisko, New York with his wife Anne, neé Tyrell and they have four
children. Both Jim and Anne are originally
from Abbeyside.
Jim’s book is certainly
well worth a read and can be purchased at the Museum on Friary Street
Dungarvan. But I warn you be quick! Our
phone number if you wish to order a copy is (058) 45960.
Stories from Old Newspapers
Waterford
Standard 15 September 1888
Helvick
Regatta
Mr. Villiers-Stuart, Dromana, gave a regatta at
Helvick, on Wednesday last, his birthday. All the tenantry attended. Mr. Stuart’s sons arranged the programme for
the several events. An address of
welcome written in Irish was read by one of the pupils of the Mweelahorna
National School and replied to by Mr. Stuart. The children were entertained most hospitably.
Mr Stuart subscribed
£2.2.0
to the Cunnigar Races, which came off on the same day. The drive to Helvick from Dungarvan was a most
enjoyable one, and to those who came in Mr. Greene’s yacht Vesper, by sea, a
delightful trip was afforded. Mr. Stuart
deserves the best thanks of all, not only for the kindness and consideration
which prompted him to promote such amusements, but also for the friendly
relations which exist between himself and the tenantry on the Dromana estate.
Busy summer in the Museum
This summer has been extremely busy in the Museum with
visitors from all parts of the world. We
have welcomed families from all parts of Ireland and abroad. We have also been visited by several groups
of Spanish students over the last few weeks.
They all enjoyed our exhibits and left lovely comments in our visitor’s book.
A Canadian visitor said: “Captivating – Thanks”
A visitor from Cork left the comment: “Fantastic and
free!”
Another comment from a Dubliner: “Amazing displays of
great artefacts”
Finally, a person from London wrote “very informative,
staff very helpful”.
The Museum is open from 10 – 5 each day - Monday to
Friday and we look forward to welcoming many more visitors over the coming
months.
Stories from Old Newspapers
Cork Examiner 17 November 1903
Football - Co Waterford Championship
The final tie for the Championship of the Co Waterford
was played at Dungarvan on Sunday, the competing teams being Lismore and
Clashmore. A special train was run from
Lismore for the occasion, the Clashmore men travelling by car and bringing with
them a large crowd. About four hundred travelled from Lismore, and during the
performances of both teams the greatest interest was envinced in the match…an
immense concourse of people lined the enclosure. Clashmore won the toss and played with the
slight breeze and sun in their favour. The
men were dressed in splendid costumes, which, it should be mentioned, were all
of Irish manufacture, and were supplied by the Dungarvan Gaelic outfit establishment.
Mr. Daniel Fraher, an old Gael, was, as usual looking after the arrangements, and those
invested with the preservation of order performed their duty satisfactorily. For the first few minutes Lismore had the best
of matters, and kept their opponents on the defensive. Clashmore being able to
do nothing more than defend their position…the play being very fast, and after
a scuffle Lismore was awarded a free kick from forty yards of goal but failed
to score. Lismore…after some fine play
scored a point, thus makings matters even.
At this point a row occurred at the side of the field and the spectators
rushing across the field stopped play for five minutes. Lismore came out the champions of the Co
Waterford, the score standing: Lismore 1 goal, 1 point, and Clashmore 1 point.
McGrath Clan Gathering 2019
On Friday last we were delighted to welcome
members of the worldwide McGrath Clan. After a talk by the museum curator
William Fraher in SGC cinema on the history of Abbeyside Castle, the large
group visited the museum. Following this, they went to Dungarvan Castle
for the video/tour there.
If groups would like to have a tour
of the museum they can contact us in advance in order to arrange a date and
time.
John Creedon's visit to Dungarvan in June 2019
John Creedon and crew visited the museum followed by a trip to Gallows Hill on Saturday 15th June.
John and the crew returned on 22nd June. Here are some photos of their arrival to Dungarvan on a viking ship.
