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Queen's Bridge

Black and white photograph of Queen's Bridge, Belfast, circa 1904, showing a horse drawn tram, the river Lagan and the docks

Publishers: Raphael Tuck & Sons, from the Linen Hall collection

Image is present on following page(s): Belfast: Ship Building

Handballer Beaten

This is an article which appeared in Co. Monaghan's local newspaper 'The Northern Standard' on October 7th, 1966. The reporter, Seamus Mc Cluskey, writes that 'keen disappointment was felt by the large Clones crowd who travelled to Kells on Sunday where the All-Ireland Softball Champion Seamus Mc Cabe, was beaten by Paddy Hickey (Tipperary) by 3 game to 2 in the All-Ireland final of the Hardball competition. It was a big blow for shamey, who was strongly fancied by the local fans to bring off the double and make Handball history...No doubt Shamey himself was bitterly disappointed for he had been training hard and felt confident of victory'.

Image is present on following page(s): Hardball Final

Road Bowling - Title

This image portrays the sport of road bowling.

Image is present on following page(s): Early History

Bol Chumann Na hEireann

This is the logo for Bol Chumann Na hEireann. The Bowling Assoication of Ireland.

Image is present on following page(s): Cork

Horses ready for off

An illustration taken from the Illustrated London News 1850 of horses and riders about to start a race.

Carlow County Library

Image is present on following page(s): Equestrian Sports

Ból Chumann na hÉireann

This is the logo for Ból Chumann na hÉireann.

Image is present on following page(s): Ból Chumann na hÉireann/The National Assoc.

Coat of arms of Cork city

This is the coat of arms of Cork city.

Image is present on following page(s): Cork, Early History

Victory Celebration Poster

This is the poster which advertised the victory celebration dance for Seamus Mc Cabe after winning the All-Ireland softball Senior Handball Championship in 1966 - The first Ulster man ever to do so.

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Seamus Mc cabe Wins

This is a copy of the article which appeared in Monaghan's local newspaper 'The Northern Standard'. It is a celebration of the fact that local man Seamus Mc Cabe had won the All-Ireland Senior softball championship - the first Ulsterman ever to do so.

Image is present on following page(s): In Senior Ranks

Northern Standard Top 10 Sports stars (1966)

'The Northern Standard', Co. Monaghan's local paper published a list of its top 10 sports stars for the year 1966. This article appeared on the 6th of January 1967. Mr. Seamus Mc Cabe was listed in first place, a place he truly deserved for his achievement in winning the All-Ireland Senior Softball championship, the first Ulsterman ever to do so.

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Carlow Éigse Regatta 1993

Poster for the Carlow Éigse Regatta 6th June 1993.

Carlow County Library

Image is present on following page(s): Rowing

Orielman's Sports Commentary 23rd September 1966

This a section of Monaghan's local newspaper 'The Northern Standard' entitled 'Orielman's Sports Commentary'. this article appeared on the 23rd September 1966 offering 'heartiest congratulations on a most wonderful achievement to Seamus Mc Cabe (Clones) on taking the All Ireland senior softball singles championship title at Ballymote, Co. Sligo'. The big six-footer and left hander, is the first ever handballer to take an All Ireland senior title to Ulster.

Image is present on following page(s): In Senior Ranks

Throwing the Hammer

This illustration taken from the Illustrated London News 1847 shows a Scottish man throwing a hammer which was similar to the hammer thrown at games in Carlow of that time.

Carlow County Library

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Captain C. Duckett Steuart

Photographic portrait of Captain C. Duckett Steuart who was the first Captain of Carlow Golf Club. He served in that office in the years 1899-1900. He was a member of the Duckett Steuart family of Duckett's Grove House near Carlow. At that time it was known as the Leinster Golf Club.

Mr. J.D. McDonald

Image is present on following page(s): Golf

Football Boot

Illustration shows an advertisement taken from the Carlow Sentinel 1908 of a typical football boot worn during GAA games.

Carlow County Library

Image is present on following page(s): Gaelic Games [Cumann Luthchleas Gael]

Rugby

Image of rugby player making a tackle. Taken from the Carlow Nationalist 11th Feb 1977.

Carlow County Library

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Cricket game

Illustration taken from the Illustrated London News June 1850 shows a typical scene at a cricket game.

Carlow County Library

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Cricket Club meeting 1834

Advertisement taken from the Carlow Sentinel May 1834 calling a meeting in the cricket grounds at Bennekerry.

Carlow County Library

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Image of Saddlery

Image of saddlery showing saddle, whips, bits, girths etc taken from Carlow Nationalist and Leinster Times 14 March 1891.

Carlow County Library

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Club House at Gotham

Photograph of the first club house for Carlow, then known as the Leinster Golf Club, situated at Gotham. Gotham was mid may between Carlow and Maganey and was conveniently reached by rail from either station. This first pavillion cost £99 and it was erected in 1904.

Mr. J.D. McDonald

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Carlow Rowing Club

Carlow Rowing Club beside the River Barrow in Carlow town. Now a flourishing club with teams and membership in all categories, it was founded in the year 1859. Many of the prominent catholic families of Carlow were associated with the club in its early years.

Carlow County Library

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Carlow Rowing Club Crest

Image of the Carlow Rowing Club crest showing clubs start date 1859.

Carlow County Library with permission of Peader Doyle

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Golf Clubhouse Fire 1960

Article from the Carlow Nationalist and Leinster Times August 1960 on the fire which destroyed the Carlow Golf Club's Clubhouse

Carlow County Library

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Race riding in Kerry mountains

Photograph of Rás Tailteann cyclists entering Moll's Gap,Killarney during the 1955 Race. The Kerry mountains always provided an arduous test for the riders. 1955 was a notable year for Kerry as legendary Killorglin-born cyclist,Gene Mangan won the race at the age of 19. Cycling continues to be a popular sport in Kerry.

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Cannon Kenneth Ruddock today

Cannon Kenneth Ruddock today: Kenneth Ruddock won the 1947 Liffey Swim.

By kind permission of Cannon Kenneth Ruddock

Image is present on following page(s): Memories of a Liffey Swim Winner

Dublin's Custom House overlooking the river Liffey

Dublin's Custom House overlooking the river Liffey

By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries.

Image is present on following page(s): A Brief History of the Liffey Swim

Rowing

Image of Rowers taken from Carlow Regatta Programme 2005

Carlow County Library with permission of Peader Doyle

Image is present on following page(s): Rowing

List of Swimmers 1921 taken from the original programme

List of Swimmers 1921

By kind permission of Michael Fitzpatrick

Image is present on following page(s): Memorabilia from the Early Liffey Swims

Celebrations after the 1980 swim

Celebrations after the 1980 swim: Michael Fitzpatrick, the winner, is holding the cup. Michael Fitzpatrick competed in the Liffey Swim 45 times.

By kind permission of Michael Fitzpatrick

Image is present on following page(s): A Brief History of the Liffey Swim

Acknowledgements section of 1921 Liffey Swim Programme

Acknowledgements section of 1921 Liffey Swim Programme

By kind permission of Michael Fitzpatrick

Image is present on following page(s): Memorabilia from the Early Liffey Swims

Photograph of the Liffey Swim: Swimmers on a pontoon at the starting point.

Photograph of the Liffey Swim

By kind permission of Brian Mongey

Image is present on following page(s): The Liffey Swim: An Open Water Race

1947 Liffey Swim

1947 Liffey Swim: Photograph of the prizewinners afterwards taken at the Tara Baths. In the centre is the winner Kenneth Ruddock. To the left is Patrick Condon who came 2nd. To the right is Bertie Collinge who came third.

By kind permission of Liam Mulcahy, Irish Independent.

Image is present on following page(s): Memories of a Liffey Swim Winner