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Violence in the G.A.A.
Castlebridge Newsletter article entitled 'There's nothing new about violence at Matches'. Describes an account of a rough match between Castlebridge and Ballyvalloo in 1843.
courtesy of Hilary Murphy
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Henry Bruen of Oak Park, Carlow
Henry Bruen of Oak Park House and Demesne was the president of Carlow (Leinster) Golf Club between the years 1912 and 1927. He was still in office when the Golf Club moved from Gotham to a site at Deerpark, also on the Bruen estate. The present day golf course is still at that location.
Mr. J.D. McDonald
Henry Bruen of Oak Park, Carlow -
'Divided back' era 2
Eventually all communication could be written on the back of postcards along with the address, regardless of the destination. This was a natural progression from the earlier regulations and gave people more room for their messages.
Donated by Seamus Kearns (postcard collector)
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
'Divided back' era 2 -
White Water Canoeing
White water canoeing in Annamoe, County Wicklow.
Courtesy of Joss Lynam collection
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
White Water Canoeing -
Castles and Abbeys- Tintern Abbey
Postcard of Tintern Abbey, New Ross, County Wexford. Founded in the 13th century by the Earl of Pembroke who was shipwrecked on the coast.
Wexford County Library
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Ireland
Castles and Abbeys- Tintern Abbey -
A Little Drop of
This is a whimsical novelty postcard displaying a bottle of whiskey which has a flap containing twelve fold out photographs of Tralee. Most of the photographs are from the Lawrence Collection (1890-1910) but also include a photograph not available elsewhere in Kerry County Library's Collection. This postcard highlights how postcards can display rare and unique material.
Linen Hall Library
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Ireland
A Little Drop of -
After the Insurrection
Black & white postcard of Bachelor's Walk & Lower Sackville Street, Dublin after the 1916 Easter Rising
Reproduced by kind permission of Linen Hall Library Postcard Archive
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Ireland
After the Insurrection -
'Divided back 'era 1
The rules on this postcard stated that the back could be used for writing messages too, but only for inland post. Postcards being sent abroad could still only have the address on the back. The ‘divided back' era began in Britain and Ireland in 1902 with the above limitations.
Image acquired from The Collectors' Shop, Blackrock.
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
'Divided back 'era 1 -
Photogragh of lake Nabrackbaddy with Errigal in the background
This photo was taken from the side of Aghlabeg looking forwards along the direction of the walk towards Aghlamore and the more distant, higher and whiter Errigal. The nearer lake is Nabrackbaddy, the further Feeane.
Copyright Simon Stuart
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
Photogragh of lake Nabrackbaddy with Errigal in the background -
Fish curing near Cahirsiveen,Co.Kerry
Unusual postcard from Lawrence Collection focusing on people at work. The people in the shot are showing no more than a casual interest in the photographer except for the young boy who is giving him his complete attention.
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Kerry
Fish curing near Cahirsiveen,Co.Kerry -
'Undivided back' era postcard
When postcards were first introduced in Ireland, the rules stated quite clearly that only the address could be written on the back of them. The front contained a picture and perhaps room for a message. This was known as the 'undivided back' era and lasted in Ireland until 1902.
Image acquired from The Collectors' Shop, Blackrock.
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
'Undivided back' era postcard -
A little drop of -Irish- from Tralee
This is a whimsical novelty postcard displaying a bottle of whisky which has a flap containing twelve fold out photographs of Tralee. Most of the photographs are from the Lawrence Collection (1890-1910)but also include a photograph not available elsewhere in Kerry County Library's Collection. This postcard highlights how postcards can display rare and unique material.
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Kerry
A little drop of -Irish- from Tralee -
Saltmarsh rushes, Bull Island, Co. Dublin
The creation of Bull Island formed a saltmarsh between the island and the original coast line. Rushes and other plants have taken up residence.
(c) John Kennedy
Image is present on following page(s): Bull Island, Co. Dublin
Saltmarsh rushes, Bull Island, Co. Dublin -
The old dark blue
Illustration of book cover
By kind permission of Cappoquin rowing club
Image is present on following page(s): Cappoquin Rowing Club
The old dark blue -
Hill Walkers
Two hill walkers
Copyright Ciaran Clissman
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
Hill Walkers -
St.James R.C. Church,Killorglin
A striking photograph of St.James's Catholic Church in Killorglin.. The photograph is particularly interesting as the church was newly built at the time the photograph was taken and work on the interior continued into the 20th century.As individual Lawrence photographs are unable to be dated ,this photograph is estimated to have been taken between 1890 and 1910. The foundation stone for the church was laid in 1886.
Image is present on following page(s): Postcards of Kerry, Buildings of Kerry
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De Caters' Car Being Cooled at Athy
De Caters' car being cooled at Athy.
Image is present on following page(s): Gordon Bennett Cup Race 1903
De Caters' Car Being Cooled at Athy -
Roscommon Town
Posted in 1999, this colour photo postcard, comprises a superimposed collage of the Harrison Hall/Bank of Ireland with the Hayden Monument in the top left, the facade of the Old Jail in the centre left, and Main Street, on the bottom left corner. The imposing Gothic style Sacred Heart Church, with sunken grotto is in the centre photo, whilst the Dominican Abbey and the Norman castle feature on the right.
Image is present on following page(s): Greetings from Roscommon
Roscommon Town -
Rock Climbing at Muckross Head
This photo was taken at Muckross Head in Donegal in the North west of the country. This spot is known for its excellent climbing opportunities with 90 degree orverhanging roofs and excellent gear placements. The route is called Elvis and is a favourite for experienced climbers due to its strenuous and exposed overhanging crux (hard piece). The climber can reduce the element of danger to a certain degree by placing gear into the rock face as he climbs, however there is always a risk in this sport and gear placements are never 100 percent secure.
Copyright Richard Mangan
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
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Rowing club with trophies
Rowing club with trophies
Image is present on following page(s): Cappoquin Rowing Club
Rowing club with trophies -
Sailing in Howth
Photograph of a group of people sailing out of Howth Harbour in Dublin
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
Sailing in Howth -
Rock Climbing
Photograph of a man partaking in the adventure sport of rock climbing.
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
Rock Climbing -
Photograph of the Liffey Swim 2003
Photograph of the Liffey Swim held annually in Dublin since 1920
By kind permission of Brian Mongey
Image is present on following page(s): The Liffey Swim: A Famous Annual Sporting Event
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Tralee Mountaineering Club
Photograph of the members of the Tralee Mountaineering Club
Courtesy of Kevin Farnan, Tralee Mountaineering Club.
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
Tralee Mountaineering Club -
Jarrott Beginning the Race
Jarrott beginning the race.
Image is present on following page(s): Gordon Bennett Cup Race 1903
Jarrott Beginning the Race -
Close-up of John Treacy winning the silver medal in the 1984 Olympic Marathon in L.A.
Close-up of John Treacy winning silver in the 1984 Olympic Marathon in Los Angeles.
© INPHO
Image is present on following page(s): John Treacy - Waterford's World Famous Athlete
Close-up of John Treacy winning the silver medal in the 1984 Olympic Marathon in L.A. -
De Knyff Competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Race
De Knyff competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Race.
Image is present on following page(s): Gordon Bennett Cup Race 1903
De Knyff Competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Race -
NENAGH - Nenagh Castle
Colour image of Nenagh Castle
Image is present on following page(s): Tipperary's Historical Postcards, Nenagh Castle, Nenagh
NENAGH - Nenagh Castle -
Dr. Joss Lynam, Author of the Sport Feature
Dr. Joss Lynam (1924-2011) was a civil engineer by profession, who worked on projects in Britain and India as well as in Ireland, however he is better known for his life-long involvement in Adventure Sports. He was a founder member of the IMC, the first mountaineering club in Ireland in 1948. Returning in the sixties from working abroad, he was also a founder and the first Hon. Secretary of the Association for Adventure Sports in 1969. Concentrating on mountaineering, he was on fourteen expeditions to the Himalayas and many other great ranges, and was the founder and editor of the magazine Irish Mountain Log for 14 years. Dr. Lynam was particularly well-known for the walking guidebooks in Ireland. In 2001, Dublin University recognised his work for mountain and hill sports in Ireland with an Honorary Doctorate in Law.
Image is present on following page(s): Adventure Sports in Ireland
Dr. Joss Lynam, Author of the Sport Feature -
Camille Jenatzy - The Winner of the Gordon Bennett Cup Race
Camille Jenatzy - The winner of the Gordon Bennett Cup Race.
Copyright managed by the Library Council
Image is present on following page(s): Gordon Bennett Cup Race 1903
Camille Jenatzy - The Winner of the Gordon Bennett Cup Race -
Handball Illustration
This image shows handball scenes from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 16 Feb. 1884. This newspaper published in London (1874-1943) occasionally featured illustrations of Irish Interest. This image was published alongside an article which explained the rules and methods used when playing Handball.
Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
Image is present on following page(s): Handball Playing
Handball Illustration -
Malahide Marina
Situated just a few miles north of Dublin. Malahide Marina is the perfect location from which to enjoy sailing the waters of the Irish Sea and to admire this scenic stretch of Ireland's coastline. The marina caters for 350 fully serviced berths in a well-protected inlet, Vessels of up to 75m can be accommodated. The boatyard has hard standing for some 170 vessels with a modern 30-ton mobile hoist.
Copyright managed by the Library Council
Image is present on following page(s): Malahide Marina, Sailing and Windsurfing
Malahide Marina



