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Local History Review Vol. 18, 2013 Federation of Local History Societies Conascadh na gCumann Staire Aitiula LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 Local History Review Vol. 18, 2013 Federation of Local History Societies Conascadh na gCumann Staire Aitiula Larry Breen, Hon. Editor i LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 Local History Review 2013 © Federation of Local History Societies 2013 Cover illustration: Reginald’s Tower, Waterford. Photograph: Larry Breen Published by Federation of Local History Societies Typesetting and Design J. J. Woods Printed by Naas Printing Ltd., Naas, Co. Kildare ii LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 Contents Page The Federation of Local History Societies v Federation Officers/Committee 2012-2013 vii Editorial ix Articles Arthur Young’s — A Tour of Ireland, 1776-1779, Denis Marnane, Tipperary County Historical Society 01 The Drumm Battery Railcars, 1932-1949, James Scannell, Old Dublin Society 11 From Dublin to Strabane, An Irish Doctor’s Travels in 1810, Johnny Dooher, Strabane, Federation for Ulster Local Studies 21 The Hunt/De Vere family and some descendants, Jim Heffernan, Clane Local History Group 28 Talking About — “Talking About History”, Padraig Laffan, Foxrock History Club 41 Verda Fjord, Urbs Intacta, Crystal City, Julian Walton, Resident Historian, Dunhill Enterprise Centre, Co. Waterford 47 The Cantillons and Crosbies of Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry, Bryan MacMahon, Kerry Archaeological Society 60 Naas Ancient and Modern, Paddy Behan, Naas Local History Group 66 From Village to Resort, From Town to Suburb. Clontarf since 1760, Claire Gogarty, Clontarf Historical Society 74 A Cautionary Tail, Alan Counihan, Artist/Writer, Kilkenny 80 The Sharkey Sisters, Strokestown, Edward J. Law, Kilkenny Archaeological Society 92 Colonel Fiach “Luke O’Toole”, the Eleven Years War and All That, Cathal Mac Oireachtaigh, Roundwood and District Hist. Soc. 100 A Gift of Love, Kitty Hughes, Longford Historical Society 108 News & Views Celebration of Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, Pat Sheridan, Kilmacud/Stillorgan Local History Society 112 Weakfield Eviction Slab, Albert Siggins, Co. Roscommon Hist. and Arch. Society 113 iii LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 Riverstown Foot Beagles, Mary Crowley, Glanmire Heritage Society 115 Time Will Wait for Nobody, Brendan Matthews, Community Historian, Drogheda 116 Sir George Forbes — Knight of Nova Scotia, Doreen McHugh, Longford Historical Society 117 North/South, Larry Breen, Federation of Local History Societies 120 Society News Cloyne Literary and Historical Society, Co. Cork Maire Guillot 120 Birr Historical Society Teresa Ryan Feehan 121 Birr Workhouse Conference Teresa Ryan Feehan 122 Rathmichael Historical Society James Scannell 123 Bray Cualann Historical Society, Co. Wicklow James Scannell 125 Old Drogheda Society Betty Quinn 127 Old Dublin Society James Scannell 128 Clane Local History Group, Co. Kildare Brendan Cullen 130 Federation Events Local History Ireland Seminar — Iniskeen, Co. Monaghan 132 AGM 2013 Waterford and 134 Chairman’s Report 139 Federation Visit to Bath, Wiltshire and South Cotswolds 141 FLHS and FULS visit to Aras an Uachtarain 144 History Ireland Festival, 2013 — Carlow 145 Federations’ Joint Visit to Derry City 146 List of Federation Members 148 Dates for Your Diary 153 Membership Application/Renewal Form 154 iv LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 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 affiliated societies has grown to 134 societies. Aims The aims of the Federation are: 1. To encourage research in the fields of history, archaeology, folk- life and folklore. 2. To exchange information among affiliated societies through the medium of newsletters, publications, seminars, etc. 3. To develop mutual support among affiliated 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 growing interest in local history, which highlights the need for such an organisation as the Federation. v LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 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 qualification 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 REVIEW 2013 Federation of Local History Societies’ Officers 2012 – 2013 President: Canon Sean O’Doherty, P.P. Durrow, Co. Laois Tel. (057) 873 6156 Email — [email protected] Chairman: Dick Ryan, 6 Hillcourt Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, Tel. (01) 285 3960 Email – [email protected] Vice Chairman: Martina Griffin Lorelei, Toorphelim Moate, Co. Westmeath Tel. (090) 648 1428 [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] vii LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 Committee Members Joe Williams, 17, Kilmahuddrick Crescent, 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] Michael Gaynor, Rockmars Hall, Jenkinstown, Co. Meath Email: – [email protected] Richard Farrelly, Balgeeth, Kilmessan, Co. Meath Email: – [email protected] Eddie Synnott, Weatherstown, Glenmore, via Mullinavat Post Office, Co. Kilkenny Email: – [email protected] James Dockery, The rise, Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Email: – [email protected] Michael Maher, 26 Kenure Court, Powerscoourt,, Waterford Email: – [email protected] John Bradshaw, Goats’ Lane, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary Tel. 062.33188. Padraig Laffan, 92 Springhill Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Email: – [email protected] The Society’s Website address is http://www.localhistory.ie viii LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2013 Editorial I suppose one could measure the health of any organisation by the state of its membership. What is happening? Is there any growth, stagnation, regression or is it just holding its own? The Federation has shown significant growth in membership over the past few years and this year alone over twentythree new societies representing fourteen counties have come on board. We have all worked hard to improve communication and that effort is now bearing fruit. The health of the Federation is good so let us keep the ball rolling and we can continue to lead and promote the organisation with confidence into the future. Our programme of events continues to offer members the opportunity to engage in promoting local history in their own communities, around the country and abroad. We have designed it to also encourage social interaction and help develop friendships between all who enjoy what local history is all about. The A.G.M. this year in Waterford was a great success and we extend our thanks to the Waterford Archaeological & Historical Society for being such wonderful hosts. We experienced another memorable trip to the U.K. with our visit to Bath and the Southern Cotswolds. At home we welcomed our friends from the FULS to Dublin for our annual exchange event and also joined forces with them on a visit to Aras an Uachtarain to meet President Michael D Higgins. The launch of our new Hidden Gems & Forgotten People leaflet in Iniskeen, Co. Monaghan, attracted a huge audience from north and south. We were delighted to visit Derry City where we met up with our colleagues from Ulster for a weekend trip and join in the City’s celebration as U.K. City of Culture 2013. Speaking of the FULS we were all greatly saddened by the loss of a dear friend Doreen Corcoran from Carrickfergus who passed away during the year. Doreen was an accomplished historian, a lovely lady and a great friend of the Federation for many years. She will be greatly missed. Our Hidden Gems & Forgotten People Project continues to grow albeit at a slower pace than
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