Cork, Eire
Cork maps
Historic maps of Cork and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Cork maps
Historic map of Ireland
Illustrated Victorian map of Eire
Cork books
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Dublin Photographic Memories
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Memories of Cork
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My ancestors came from Cork to England. Whether this means that they sailed from Cork Harbour during the 1850's, or whether they lived in Cork, I am not sure, however my husband and I had an enjoyable few days there this year. The Cohb Harbour Heritage Centre is well worth a visit, especially if you, like me, had family who made... [more]
Shared on 01 July 2007
Eire memories
My grandmother (name of McDonagh, nee Faherty) lived in a place I believe is called 'Ryn' (not sure of the spelling) in Connemara. She had a beautiful cottage a short walk from the sea. I would like to be able to take my husband to visit this area and catch up with family who I have sadly lost touch with who... [more]
Shared on 23 September 2009
18th July 1959 my honeymoon was spent in Bray, County Wicklow. We stayed with Mrs Madge McGrath, a cousin of my father (Joseph Devlin). My strongest memory is the friendliness of the people, and my husband enjoyed the Guinness.
Shared on 07 September 2009
For a 9 year old boy from Edinburgh the travel arrangements for our family holiday to Dublin in 1958 were quite an adventure.
Embarkation on the steamer at the Broomielaw in Glasgow and our billet turned out to be in the hold along with up to a 100 or so others. In view of this the tension between my parents on... [more]
Shared on 21 August 2009
I spent my honeymoon in Bray and also stayed with a Mrs McGrath who was related to my father (Joseph Devlin). Do you have any photos of the family or the house or address as I will be visiting Bray this year tracing my roots. The name Curtis is also a connection. Can anyone help in any way at all? Thanks.... [more]
Shared on 16 August 2009
My Ancestors from Howth, Eire. 1800s on
My Great Grandfather John Angus, was skipper of a 3-masted ship, which I believe
was called 'Rokeby' . John Angus started a little church which was a tin chapel in Hillside Terrace (now called Thornmanby Road) John also built houses in Hillside Terrace. The little tin church is now deralict. Who did John marry?
Two of my great... [more]
Shared on 25 April 2008
Extracts From Cork & Eire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Cork, inspired by Frith photos.
A close-up of rowing and fishing boats, drawn up on the shore at low tide. The Martello tower is again visible in the distance. The superb lines of the boats of the Howth fishing fleet can be seen clearly.
This is an extract from Dublin Photographic Memories.
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Howth harbour, looking from the west pier to the east harbour wall, with the promontory visible on the left. A beautifully proportioned schooner lies anchored just inside the harbour.
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The spacious harbour, with assorted fishing and sailing craft moored. It is hard to imagine that this tranquil harbour scene is only about nine miles away from the bustling, industrial scenes of Dublin Harbour seen earlier in this book.
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