Muckross, Eire
Muckross maps
Historic maps of Muckross and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Muckross maps
Historic map of Ireland
Illustrated Victorian map of Eire
Memories of Muckross
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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
Extracts From Muckross & Eire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Muckross, inspired by Frith photos.
Another view, this time showing a close-up of the abbey church, revealing the square tower and the four light east window. The abbey was sacked in Cromwell's time and has been ruinous ever since.
This is an extract from Ireland Photographic Memories.
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Approximately three miles south of Killarney is Muckross Abbey. It was founded by the Franciscans in 1440, but the site is much older. This view shows extensive ruins covered in ivy, and an unkempt graveyard.
This is an extract from Ireland Photographic Memories.
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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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