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Local History Journal Articles 2017.Indb Local History Journal Vol. 22, 2017 FEDERATION OF LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETIES ConasCaḋ na gCumann staire Áitiúla LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL VOL. 22, 2017 FEDERATION OF LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETIES CONASCAḊ NA GCUMANN STAIRE ÁITIÚLA LARRY BREEN, HON. EDITOR LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 i Local History Journal 2017 © Federation of Local History Societies 2017 Cover illustration: Killmacduagh Monastery Co Galway © by TOM@2006 Published by Federation of Local History Societies Typesetting and Design J. J. Woods Printed by Naas Printing Ltd., Naas, Co. Kildare ii LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 CONTENTS PAGE The Federation of Local History Societies v Federation Offi cers/Committee 2017-2018 viii Editorial x ARTICLES Johnann Georg Kohl – a German Visitor to Ireland in 1842 (Part III) Denis Marnane, Tipperary County Historical Society 1 Charleville House Myles Duffy, Rathmichael Historical Society 11 The Irish Republic. Why? Laurence Ginnell 17 Who Was Fr. Ned Dowling 33 Historical Development of Wicklow Town Brendan Cullen, Clane Local History Group 37 Constable Patrick Whelan Eoin O’Neill, Co. Galway 44 The Golden Age of Kildare’s 18th Century Whiskey Distilling Ind. Pat Given, Clane Local History Group 59 Castles on The Bay Patrick Larkin, Galway Archaeological and Historical Society 69 The Right Honourable Sir Thomas Wentworth, Bart Mae Leonard, Naas Local History Group 79 The Peculiar Grave of Elizabeth Scrope Kieran Groeger, Youghal Celebrates History 85 Nora Barnacle and Galway Bernard O’Hara, Galway Archaeological and Historical Soc. 93 Patrick Kavanagh, 1897-1957, Rathballylong, Co. Wicklow Paul Tyrrell, Blessington History Society 98 The Rise and Fall of Castlebar Corporation, 1613-1841 Noel Campbell, Curator, NMI, Castlebar, Co. Mayo 106 Fr. Peter Daly, Galway’s Greatest Social Entrepreneur Eugene Jordan, Galway Archaeological and Historical Soc. 113 Raising the Circus Big Top in the 1950s and 1960s James Scannell 123 Remembering the RMS Leinster Philip Lecane, Foxrock History Club 127 LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 iii Sing Sing Prison Jim Fitzgerald – Knockraha Historical Society 138 Society News 143 FEDERATION EVENTS Federation AGM — Galway 159 Chairman’s Statement 162 Minutes of the AGM 164 North/South, Larry Breen, Federation of Local History Societies 166 Federation Visit to North Wales 2017 167 Dates for Your Diary 171 Members of the Federation 2017 172 Membership Application/Renewal Form 179 iv LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 FEDERATION OF LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETIES WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT DOES HISTORY The Federation of Local History Societies was established in 1981 to promote the interests of amateur historians and voluntary museums and to represent their views. In the intervening years the number of affi liated societies has grown signifi cantly. AIMS The aims of the Federation are: 1. To encourage research in the fi elds of history, archaeology, folk-life and folklore. 2. To exchange information among affi liated societies through the medium of newsletters, publications, seminars, etc. 3. To develop mutual support among affi liated societies. 4. To encourage the publication of information of historical interest and the better utilisation of Archives. MEMBERSHIP Membership of the Federation is open to all Local History societies, Archaeological societies, Field Groups, Folklore and Folk-life societies, Family or Genealogical Societies and local museums. Other similar organisations which don’t come within these categories can be linked with the Federation through Associated Membership. HOW THE FEDERATION OPERATES The Federation has a voluntary secretariat by which societies can help one another and combine to achieve results which could not be achieved by individual effort. The member societies come together twice yearly at different venues around the country. The Annual General Meeting and Seminars, Lectures and Workshops provide an exciting exchange of ideas from all over the country. The Federation’s Journal is a source of information on the activities of the member societies and its contents indicate the widespread and LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 v growing interest in local history, which highlights the need for such an organisation as the Federation. INDIVIDUALS When you join your local history group you are joining a lively group of enthusiastic people who share a common interest in local history, archaeology, folklore. You do not need to have any particular qualifi cation or a high level of knowledge of the subjects outlined, but as a member, you will learn much about your heritage, in a most enjoyable way, by having access to the lectures and slide shows organised during the autumn, winter and spring. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE FEDERATION WEBSITE: www.localhistory.ie vi LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 FEDERATION OF LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETIES OFFICERS 2017 – 2018 PRESIDENT: Canon Sean O’Doherty, P.P. Durrow, Co. Laois Tel. (057) 873 6156 Email — [email protected] CHAIRMAN: Michael Gaynor Rockmars Hall Jenkinstown, Co. Louth Tel. 087 1241979 Email – [email protected] VICE CHAIRMAN: Martina Griffi n Lorelei, Toorphelim Moate, Co. Westmeath Tel. (090) 648 1428 martinacloghergriffi [email protected] SECRETARY: Betty Quinn Cordoogan, Monasterboice, Co. Louth Tel. (041) 9826710 Email – [email protected] TREASURER: Mairead Byrne, 135 Dara Court, Celbridge, Co. Kildare Tel. (087) 223 9410 Email – [email protected] EDITOR/PRO Larry Breen 8 The Paddocks, Naas, Co. Kildare Tel. (045) 897445 Email – [email protected] LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 vii COMMITTEE MEMBERS Josephine Byrne, 64 Floraville Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Email: – [email protected] Kay Lonergan, 142, Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Email: – [email protected] Eugene Jordan, An Chorrbhuaile, Bearna, Co. na Gaillimhe Email: – [email protected] Frank Taaffe, Ardreigh House, Athy, Co. Kildare. Email: – [email protected] Dick Ryan, 6 Hillcourt Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin Email: – [email protected] Eamon Leonard, Kilwarren, Ballinora, Walterfall, Co. Cork Email: – [email protected] Eddie Synnott, Weatherstown, Glenmore, via Mullinavat Post Offi ce, Co. Kilkenny. Email: – [email protected] James Dockery, The Rise, Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Email: – [email protected] Michael Mullally, 11 Abbey Road, Baroda Court, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Email: – [email protected] Mary Kenehan, 51 Rhebogue Meadows, Dublin Road, Limerick. Email: – [email protected] Marie McCarthy, Red Gates, Lisladeen, Berrings, Co. Cork. Email: – [email protected] Padraig Laffan, 92 Springhill Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Email: – [email protected] Clare Walsh, 14 Kenure Court, Powerscourt Lawns, Waterford. Email: – [email protected] THE SOCIETY’S WEBSITE ADDRESS IS http://www.localhistory.ie FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/localhistory.ie/ viii LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 EDITORIAL Looking back on 2017 it is encouraging to know that an interest in local history is very much alive and well in communities all over the island of Ireland. This is refl ected in our membership which continues to grow each year. We extend a warm welcome to all new societies who have joined the Federation and also send good wishes to all the members who have supported us over the years. It has been a busy year again for the Federation with many events and activities having been organised, all of which were successful and very well supported. Our Flagship event, the Federation AGM, was held in Galway City, “the City of the Tribes”, and hosted by the Galway Archaeological & Historical Society. It proved to be a marvellous and most enjoyable weekend, due mainly to the very warm welcome, hard work, hospitality and excellent organisation by our hosts. To them and all their members who made it possible we extend a sincere word of thanks. The UK trip to North Wales turned out to be something special and was added to by the wonderful spell of weather we experienced. Memories of steam trains, slate splitting, mountains, valleys, gardens, castles, scenic drives, beautiful villages, and of course the warm Welsh welcome still resonate in our ears. Gwlad hyfryd gyda phobl hyfryd — a lovely country with lovely people We continue to work and share our common interest in local history with our friends in the Ulster Federation. We welcomed sixteen delegates from Ulster to our AGM in Galway. This is a unique achievement and unprecedented in all the years we have worked together. We look forward to continuing this close relationship. It is always a pleasure to visit “Cork Celebrating the Past” exhibition and this year was no exception. Wouldn’t it be a great idea if other centres followed suit. It is a powerful vehicle for promoting the sharing of local history across the whole county. The Federation appreciates your support and would welcome any suggestions of how we might do things better in helping you promote the study of local history in your communities. We ask you to engage with us in reading our circulars, contributing to our projects, to our Journal and supporting our trips and seminars. LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 ix It is your Federation and we are here to help and support you. Mile buíochas duit agus bain taitneamh as do chuid stair áitiúil LARRY BREEN HON. EDITOR x LOCAL HISTORY JOURNAL 2017 JOHANN GEORG KOHL — A GERMAN VISITOR TO IRELAND IN 1842 PART THREE BY DENIS G. MARNANE INTRODUCTION Perhaps more than many other ethnic groups the Irish not only have an interest in what outsiders think of them but frequently display a need to be liked. We have all seen the interviews: the foreign visitor confronted with questions about their visit and the unspoken invitation to tell the host nation how wonderful it is. In this vein, we have an interest in the outside view from the pen of a foreign visitor. If a great deal of time separates us from that visitor, the reader’s unfamiliarity with the Ireland being described can complement how the visitor responds to what for him is also a strange environment. The visitor’s interest and occasional astonishment can be a counterpoint to our own.
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