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Photograph of the Liffey Swim 2003: Emerging from under O'Connell Bridge

Photograph of the Liffey Swim: swimmers emerging from under O'Connell Bridge

By kind permission of Brian Mongey

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1921 programme for the Liffey Swim

1921 programme for the Liffey Swim

By kind permission of Michael Fitzpatrick

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Official Rowing Club 1869

This article taken from the Carlow Post 20th March 1869 states that a Rowing Club has been organized in Carlow.

Carlow County Library

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Hugh Morgan Tuite

Portrait of Hugh Morgan Tuite circa 1850’s. He was responsible for maintaining Sonna Harriers until the 1820’s.

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1921 list of swimmers for the Liffey Swim (contd.)

1921 list of swimmers for the Liffey Swim taken from the original programme.

By kind permission of Michael Fitzpatrick

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Certificate awarded at 1995 commemoration dinner

Certificate awarded at 1995 commemoration dinner to Kenneth Ruddock, the 1947 winner. The dinner was hosted by Dublin's Lord Mayor to celebrate 70 years of the Liffey Swim and all past winners were invited.

By kind permission of Cannon K. Ruddock

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Taking the result of the handicap of the Liffey Swim

Organisation of the handicap of the Liffey Swim: taking the result

By kind permission of Brian Mongey

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Swimmers leaving the water after the Liffey Swim

Photograph of the Liffey Swim held annually in Dublin since 1920.

By kind permission of Martin McCree, Dublin City Council

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Photograph of Veteran Liffey Swimmers

Photograph of two veteran Liffey swimmers: On the left is Bertie Collinge and on the right, Paddy Condon. Paddy Condon won the race in 1944.

By kind permission of Brian Mongey

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1925 competitors in Liffey Swim

1925 competitors in Liffey Swim, a list taken from the original programme.

By kind permission of Michael Fitzpatrick

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Opening meeting of the Westmeath Hunt

Postcard photo of the opening meeting of the Westmeath Hunt 1905

© Westmeath Library Service

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Sir Richard Levinge

Portrait of photo of Sir Richard Levinge, the first Master of the Westmeath Hunt in 1854.

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Sam Reynell

Portrait photo of Sam Reynell circa 1830’s. He was responsible for the first scientifically bred pack of hounds in Westmeath.

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Tralee Town Street Plan

Street plan of Tralee town with directions to the starting point for the North Kerry Way(Slí Chiarraí Thuaidh).The walk starts at the Ashe Memorial,the location of the Kerry County Museum,past the Town Hall leading to the Canal Bank Walk and on to Blennerville.The route is signposted throughout.

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Waterford Boat Club and Clubhouse 2003

Waterford Boat Club and Clubhouse which is situated in Canada street, Waterford City

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Mountain climb

Two riders are clear of the pack making their ascent over Ballaghisheen,Co.Kerry.On the left of the photogragh photograph a young boy has picked the perfect spot to view proceedings.The cavalcade of support vehicles can be seen further back the road. The photograph was taken circa 1971.

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Assembly point,the Square,Tralee

Tralee Mountaineering Club members at their assembly point at The Square,Tralee prior to a days activity.

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Waterford Boat Club - Officers and Committee members in 1978

Waterford Boat Club - Officers and Committee members in 1978 on the slipway in Abbey Lane, Ferrybank. C. Dalton, L. Dooley, J. O' Neill, J.P. Walsh, W. Cuddihy, S. Ronayne, T.O. Brien.

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Great Blasket Islands

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Waterford Boat Club 2003 Coxed Four, with their coaches

Waterford Boat Club 2003 Coxed Four, with their coaches; Dermot Griffin, Michael Purcell, Brendan Condon.

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Waterford Boat Club and Clubhouse in 1930

Waterford Boat Club and Clubhouse in 1930

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Waterford Boat Club - Poster for a fair August 1903

Waterford Boat Club - Poster for a fair August 1903

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Waterford Boat Club - The victorious Coxed Four of 1903

Waterford Boat Club - The victorious Coxed Four of 1903, including the three Parle brothers.

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Waterford Boat Club - Group of oarsmen and members in 1952.

Waterford Boat Club - Group of oarsmen and members in 1952, including N. Parle on the far right.

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Waterford Boat Club - The victorious 1897 crew with a display of trophies

Waterford Boat Club - The victorious 1897 crew with a display of trophies including the Metropolitan Trophy. L. - R. C.W. Mosely, (Capt), A.A. Farrell, W.G. Mercer, J. De Landers, S.J. Robinson, C.P. 'Banquo' Redmond.

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Waterford Boat Club - Winners of the Ladies Plate at Limerick, 1947

Waterford Boat Club - Winners of the Ladies Plate at Limerick, 1947. P.J. Walsh, T. Burtchall, P. Brazil, M.F. Ronayne, J O'Regan, M.J. Brophy, W. Farrell (cox).

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Waterford Boat Club 2003 Coxed Four in action

Waterford Boat Club 2003 Coxed Four in action; Maurice Robinson, Robert Stone, Mark Power, John Maher and Louvaine Purcell.

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Waterford Boat Club - view of clubhouse

Waterford Boat Club - view of clubhouse, 2003.

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Waterford Boat Club - L.P. Ridgeway and four other crew members from 1901

L.P. Ridgeway seated on the right and four other crew members from 1901. Junior Fours; Standing. J. Shiel, J. Hefferan, Seated. J. Jackson, R. Ross, L.P. Ridgeway.

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Waterford Boat Club 2003 Coxed Four

Waterford Boat Club 2003 Coxed Four, pictured beside their boat. Maurice Robinson, Robert Stone, Mark Power, John Maher and Louvaine Purcell.

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