West Cork Through Time

Author : Kieran McCarthy
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445620790
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book West Cork Through Time written by Kieran McCarthy and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which West Cork has changed and developed over the last century.

Author : Kieran McCarthy
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750965851
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Cork written by Kieran McCarthy and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did You Know? Cork's Lord Mayors still annually perform the traditional 'Throwing the Dart' ceremony to signify their authority over the port and harbour. On the corner of the Grand Parade and Tuckey Street, embedded into the pavement, is a cannon that was reputedly used during the Siege of Cork. In November 1930 a world speed record was set by Joseph S. Wright when he rode his motorcycle at 150mph up the Carrigrohane Straight Road in Cork. The Little Book of Cork is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about Cork City. Here you will find out about Cork's buildings and businesses, its proud sporting heritage, its hidden corners and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through its bustling thoroughfares and down winding laneways, this book takes the reader on a journey through Cork and its vibrant past, recalling the people and events that shaped this great city. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Cork.

Author : Tony Brehony
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780954141004
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book West Cork written by Tony Brehony and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kieran McCarthy
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445634260
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cork Harbour Through Time written by Kieran McCarthy and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cork Harbour, at the mouth of the River Lee, is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Located close to Cork City, Cork Harbour is a popular attraction for both visiting tourists and residents. The harbour and the surrounding towns hold many secrets, and those who know the area tell tales of the families who once lived there, and the industries that they were part of. Known for its wonderful array of islands, of which Great Island is the largest, Cork has a longstanding place in the community. Cork authors Kieran McCarthy and Daniel Breen uncover the distinct history surrounding Cork Harbour's past through a selection of old colour postcards and prints, matched with modern images, in order to show just what has changed and what has stayed the same in Cork Harbour Through Time.

Author : Kieran McCarthy
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445647753
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North Cork Through Time written by Kieran McCarthy and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which North Cork has changed and developed over the last century.

Author : Jo Kerrigan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781847178886
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book West Cork written by Jo Kerrigan and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the spirit, moods and amazing views of the wonderful world of West Cork, truly a place apart. A world of stunning landscapes, craggy cliffs, colourful villages, wild bogland, glorious harbours, fabulous beaches, rocky mountains, West Cork stands apart as one of the most desirable places to live, work, visit. The famous spots are all here: Mizen and Beara, with their extraordinary seascapes; Baltimore and Schull, beloved of sailors from all over the world; Gougane Barra, with its timeless peace - and many, many more. There are secret places too, off the beaten track, and the book takes the reader down many side-paths and byways to hidden corners and unexpected treasures, sharing on the way some of the legends and traditions of this region - and always the most wonderful and heartstopping scenery. From a writer and photographer team who lovingly share their responses to the region they are lucky enough to call home: Jo Kerrigan, historian and journalist with national and international publications, and Richard Mills, multiple award-winning press and wildlife photographer.

Author : Michael C. O'Laughlin
Publisher : Irish Roots Cafe
ISBN 13 : 9780940134355
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Families of County Cork, Ireland written by Michael C. O'Laughlin and published by Irish Roots Cafe. This book was released on 1999 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Your Family History in Co. Cork This is the illustrated, book that focuses exclusively on families of County Cork. Part of the Irish Families Project, it includes: Catholic and Protestant; native Irish; settler families from England, Scotland, and Wales; County Map; Coats of Arms; and more.. Information contained here-in dates from the earliest times to the modern era. Expands Upon Earlier Information The Master Volume in the Irish Families series is 'The Book of Irish Families, great & small'. It covers thousands of families from all of Ireland. 'Families of Co. Cork' greatly expands upon the coverage given in that book and adds several hundred new families. In this way both books compliment each other. 'Families of Co. Cork' is the 4th volume in the series, which covers every county in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It was published by the Irish Genealogical Foundation and edited by Michael C. O'Laughlin. An outline of the history of the county as it relates to Irish families, and to Irish research, is included, along with an exhaustive enumeration of thousands of Cork families, sure to help any family researcher. Expanded Information When needed, sources are given for further research. Family castles, dates of occupation and locations are given. Ordinary Cork people, from the 17th to the 19th century are included too. The following is taken from the introduction to this book, and helps set the stage for the family history that follows in the bulk of this work. " The Vikings settled here centuries before the Norman invasion, and are credited with establishing the city of Cork. Their settlement did not lead to the great upheaval that the Norman invasion eventually caused. The Skiddys, Coppingers and Cotters were a few of the 'Viking' families that settled here at an early date, and remained in relative peace. (see surname entries of those families in text of this book). The Norman Invasion Robert Fitz-Stephen and Miles (Milo) de Cogan were granted the entire kingdom of Cork in 1177 by King Henry II. (This did not include however the city and land belonging to the Ostmen, also called Danes or Vikings.) Cork lands could only be taken slowly at first by the Normans. Many Anglo-Norman families and their retainers (undertakers) had to be settled here for that purpose over time. Large tracts of land were held by many of these families subsequently, including the Carews, De Courcys, Fitzgeralds and Barretts. Sir Richard Boyle, who became the Earl of Cork, helped with the plantation of many English here. They were 'settled' in direct opposition to the old Gaelic families native to the land, who stood to lose their homes, lands, and power. Many battles were fought and much blood shed on both sides of the line, which at times became blurred. Castles were numerous and often necessary to protect life and limb. " Families with major entries in this book include: Mc Auliffe; Barry; Callaghan; Mac Carthy; Coppinger; Mac Cotter; Courcy deCourcey; O Crowley; O Daly; O Donovan; O Driscoll; Herlihy; Hyde; O Keeffe, O'Keefe; Lane; O'Leary; Long; O' Mahoney; Nagle; Reardon; Regane; Roach; Sheehan; O' Sullivan; Sweeney; Twomey and Walsh, Welsh....and so on..... There are too many name to display here!

Author : Charles Bernard Gibson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of the County and City of Cork written by Charles Bernard Gibson and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kieran McCarthy
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445692406
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Gems of West Cork written by Kieran McCarthy and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover fifty of West Cork's landmarks and special places, which reflect the essence, character and beauty of this south-western corner of Ireland.

Author : Kevin Corcoran
Publisher : O'Brien Press
ISBN 13 : 9780862786267
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book West Cork Walks written by Kevin Corcoran and published by O'Brien Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: