Local History Review Vol. 19, 2014 Federation of Local History Societies Conascadh na gCumann Staire Aitiula LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 Local History Review Vol. 19, 2014 Federation of Local History Societies Conascadh na gCumann Staire Aitiula Larry Breen, Hon. Editor 1 LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 Local History Review 2014 © Federation of Local History Societies 2014 Cover illustration: Battle of Clontarf. Section of painting by Hugh Frazer, 1826 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 2014 Contents Page The Federation of Local History Societies vi Federation Officers/Committee 2013-2014 viii Editorial x Articles Arthur Young’s — A Tour in Ireland 1776-1779 (Part two) Denis Marnane, Tipperary County Historical Society 01 Boro Hill House Boro Lodge and….Hill: Two Houses in One Tom McDonald, Ui Ceansealaigh Historical Society 13 George Berkeley (1685-1753) Travels and Tar Water Marie Guillot, Cloyne Literary & Historical Society 22 A History of Glasgow Marie Davidson, Glasgow/West Scotland Historical Assoc. 31 The Role of Bread — Navan 1845-1848 Sean Condon, Navan & District Historical Society 39 Sapper’s Mark at Ballyforan Bridge, Co. Roscommon Albert Siggins, Co. Roscommon Archaeological & Historical Soc. 46 The Great War Padraig Yeates, Historian, Author and Journalist 52 Historiography of Deel Castle, Co. Mayo Declan Keenan, North Mayo Heritage Society 56 Tyrone Nationalists & Unionists — A Danger to the Empire 1912–14! Johnny Dooher, Strabane, F.U.L.S. 68 Taghmon War Participants, 1914-1918 Taghmon Historical Society, Co. Wexford 81 The Harry Clarke Windows, St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe Averil Staunton, Ballinrobe Archaeological and Historical Soc. 89 Ballina’s Amazing Heartbeat Terry Reilly, Ballina, Co. Mayo 91 Roundwood Through the Centuries Cathal MacOireachtaigh and Martin Timmons, Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society 95 John Hinde — The Man Who Transformed Colour Picture Postcards James Scannell 101 Raymochy Abbey Leonard Roarty, Raymochy Parishes Historical Society 107 The Poet and the Plasterer Jim Lacey 110 iii LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 News & Views The Olde Countess of Desmond, Kieran Groeger, Youghal Celebrates History 112 A Walk Through Georgian Birr, Brian T. Kennedy, Birr Historical Society 115 Pte. Thomas Devine, 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers, Hugh Farrell, Longford Historical Society 118 Aughnacliffe Dolmen Colmcille, County Longford, Hugh Farrell, Longford Historical Society 119 North/South, Larry Breen, Federation of Local History Societies 120 Society News Ashbourne Historical Society Ann Kavanagh 121 Athy Museum Society David Boland 122 Ballinrobe Archaeological & Historical Society Averil Staunton 123 Birr Historical Society Brian Kennedy 124 Bray Cualann Historical Society James Scannell 127 Carrick-on-Shannon & District Historical Society Mary C. Dolan 129 Clontarf Historical & Raheny Heritage Society Collette Gill 130 Cloyne Literary and Historical Society, Co. Cork Maire Guillot 131 Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society James Scannell 133 Dunleer & District Historical Society Muriel Sheils 134 Irish Labour History Society Kevin Murphy 135 Co. Louth Archaeological & Historical Society Seamus Bellew 136 Moate Museum Enda Gallagher 137 Old Drogheda Society Betty Quinn 138 iv LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 Old Dublin Society James Scannell 139 Rathmichael Historical Society Dick Ryan 140 Roundwood & District Historical & Folklore Society Cathal Mac Oireachtaigh 141 Skerries Historical Society Stephanie Bourke 142 South East Galway Archaeological & Historical Society Steve Dolan 143 Youghal Celebrates History Kieran Groeger 143 Federation Events AGM 2014 Clontarf — Minutes of Meeting and 145 Chairman’s Report 151 Social Media Seminar, Athlone 152 Federation Visit to Scotland 153 Autumn Seminar — World War I — Dundalk 155 List of Federation Members 157 Dates for Your Diary 162 Membership Application/Renewal Form 163 v LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 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. vi LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 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 vii LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 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] viii LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 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] 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] Ida Milne, Clownings, Straffan, Co. Kildare. 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] Ann Cusack, 1 Lake View, Faithlegg, Waterford. Email: – [email protected] The Society’s Website address is http://www.localhistory.ie ix LOCAL HISTORY REVIEW 2014 Editorial In keeping with the spirit of the “Decade of Centenaries” the Federation played an important role this year through its member societies in remembering all those who fought and the many who died in the Great War. Many societies throughout the country made it part of their year’s calendar of events and indeed the Federation made it part of their calendar year with its autumn seminar covering the subject of WWI. It is important that we all remember the significant role played by Irish men and women in that tragic event and recognise the contribution they made to defend freedom and help promote world peace. It was also the year to remember Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf. Consequently we held our A.G.M. in Clontarf to mark one thousand years since that watershed event in the course of Irish history. We wish to thank the Clontarf and Raheny Historical Societies for being such wonderful hosts, for their great organisation of the event and for their hospitality and kindness on the day. Our membership continues to grow and we now have over one hundred and forty affiliated members which speaks volumes for our dedicated committee through whose hard work this has been made possible. We continue to work closely with our great friends and