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Caving

A member of a caving club exploring a cave

Copyright Mark McSherry

Caving in Co. Fermanagh

Photogragh of a man caving in Co. Fermanagh

Copyright Mark McSherry

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Carantuohil

Photograph of summit of Carantuohill, County Kerry - Ireland's highest mountain(3414 feet)

Courtesy of Kevin Farnan, Tralee Mountaineering Club.

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Caving in Fermanagh

A photograph of two men caving in Fermanagh.

Copyright Mark McSherry

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Acton Cup 1860

Report in the Carlow Post (9th June 1860) of Sir. J.D. Acton, Bart., M.P. for Carlow ( 1859 - 1865) presenting Mr Edward Flood, a member of the Regatta Committee with a "beautiful cup, highly wrought in enchased silver".

Carlow County Library

Adventure Sports in Ireland

Adventure Sports in Ireland, a guide to the hugely popular range of sports set in a natural environment, where each person competes more against themselves than others.

Courtesy of Joss Lynam collection

Caving, The Burren, Co. Clare

Photograph of a man caving in The Burren, County Clare.

Courtesy of Joss Lynam collection

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Caving in Poll Dubh

Photograph of a DCU caver caving in Poll Dubh in Dublin.

Copyright Mark McSherry

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Programme Tinryland v Eire Og 1979

Image of the Official Programme for the Senior Football Championship Final Tinryland v Eire Og in Pairc an Chuillingh, Ceatharloch.

Carlow County Library

Opening of Golf links

Article taken from the Carlow Sentinel 29 July 1899 reporting of the formal opening of the Leinster Golf Club in Gotham.

Carlow County Library

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

Establishing a Golf Club

Account of the meeting which established Carlow Golf Club from Carlow Sentinel 20th May 1899. The meeting took place in the Club House Hotel Carlow. It stated that the club would be known as "The Royal Leinster Golf Club". The subscription was to be one guinea for gentlemen and 10 shillings and six pence for ladies. The grounds were situated at Gotham which was midway between Carlow and Maganey railway stations.

Carlow County Library

Golf Club meeting 1899

Account of Council Meeting of Carlow Golf Club (Leinster Golf Club) from Carlow Sentinel 1899. It cited Captain Duckett Steuart of Steuart Lodge, Leighlinbridge as Captain of the Club. Eleven gentlemen and three ladies were elected members of the club on that occasion.

Carlow County Library

Climbing at Muckross Head, Donegal

Here we can see that the climber has fallen off the route but didn’t fall far because of the gear he placed in the rock. This photo was taken in Muckross Head in Donegal which is a very popular climbing area in the northwest of Ireland.

Copyright Richard Mangan

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Programme Naomh Eoin v Eire Og 1989

Programme from the Football Senior County Championship Final September 24th 1989 Naomh Eoin versus Eire Og.

Carlow County Library

Programme Eire Og v O'Hanrahans 1980

Programme from the Senior County Football Final Eire Og versus O'Hanrahans 12th October 1980 in Dr Cullen Park.

Carlow County Library

Programme Naomh Eoin v Naomh Moling 1978

Programme from the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship Final (third replay) played in Dr. Cullen Park on the 19th November 1978.

Carlow County Library

De Knyff Competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Race

De Knyff competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Race.

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White Water Canoeing

White water canoeing in Annamoe, County Wicklow.

Courtesy of Joss Lynam collection

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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

Wells Horse and Pony Races Bagenalstown

Notice advertising the Wells Horse and Pony Races, to be held at Wells Mills, Bagnalstown 26th December 1899. This notice was taken from the Carlow Nationalist and Leinster Times 16th December 1899.

Carlow County Library

Faction Fighting among the Fairies

A page from Patrick Kennedy's book 'Legendary Fictions of the Irish Celts' entitled 'Faction Fight among the Fairies'. Refers to fairies playing hurling.

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Rowing club with trophies

Rowing club with trophies

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Hill Walkers

Two hill walkers

Copyright Ciaran Clissman

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George

Poem about George O'Connor by Tom Williams, celebrating George's contribution to Wexford county hurling over a 17 year period.

courtesy of Tom Williams

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

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Tullow Steeplechases 1886

Report on the Tullow Steeplechases taken from the Carlow Nationalist and Leinster Times 18th September 1886.

Carlow County Library

Jarrott Beginning the Race

Jarrott beginning the race.

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Tralee Mountaineering Club

Photograph of the members of the Tralee Mountaineering Club

Courtesy of Kevin Farnan, Tralee Mountaineering Club.

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The old dark blue

Illustration of book cover

By kind permission of Cappoquin rowing club

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Rock Climbing

Photograph of a man partaking in the adventure sport of rock climbing.

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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

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