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Cream Jars from Rathlahine Farm
Does anyone know how they used clay pots to make the jars?
It’s a limestone region.
By Fintan Meehan (26/04/2023)
Clonloghan Graveyard
The Alitalia aircraft that crashed was a DC-7C (one of the last large propellor-driven transports). The DC-8 was one of the first large civilian jets but was not the type involved in this tragedy.
By Fergal (28/03/2023)
Drumline Graveyard
My Mum’s Sister is buried in this graveyard, she is married to a Hickey. A lot of Hickey graves here. A beautiful graveyard. RIP
By Maura O Connell (02/03/2023)
Drumline Graveyard
Thanks for the explanation Geraldine. I took part in the same type of tradition at this cemetery for my mom with other family members a couple of years back. It was a incredibly special experience.
By Vincent Connery (02/08/2022)
Progress on the Hastings Farmhouse Restoration Project
Fantastic to get this update on the Hastings Farmhouse Restoration and to see how you are involving the community and utilising traditional materials and methods- the brick-making looks like a lot of fun!
By Lorna Elms (06/04/2022)
Hastings Farmhouse
Hi Tony, Thanks for your post. Your ancestors do not appear to be from the Tullyvarraga branch of the family but they may be cousins. As I have a connection to the Hastings, I will email you privately. John O’Brien
By johnobrien (20/03/2022)
Hastings Farmhouse
My Grandfather Thomas (passed away1964) and his left for Australia in 1919 I think (married Maude and lived in Parkes farmer, then Sydney) with his brother (John) who lived in Mattamatta New Zealand…I wonder if these are the sons mentioned?
I’m intending to visit the Newmarket on Fergus area in August 2022 I’d love to learn more as I know very little else about my Irish heritage! Any heads up would be greatly appreciated.
By Anthony Hastings (15/03/2022)
Cream Jars from Rathlahine Farm
Hello John
I’m glad the little article shed some light on your relation Mr Stoney.
I’d be very glad to know more about the Stoneys and the farm at Ralahine.
I wonder if you have any sources of information?
John O’Brien
By johnobrien (14/09/2021)
Cream Jars from Rathlahine Farm
Thank you for bringing this to my attention as Mrs Stoney’s husband was my 2nd cousin 3 times removed, and I was unaware of the connection to John Scott Vandeleur and Ralahine.
By John Goodwillie (07/09/2021)
Thomas Dineley Visits Clare in 1681
excellent article and images. well done!
By colm liddy (05/02/2021)
Kilmaleary Graveyard
I did not know about Kilmaleary parish and graveyard. Very well presented. And that is a wonderful headstone.
By Sheila Duddy (19/12/2020)
The capture of Brigadier General Lucas
I found this by following a link on the ‘Letters From Captivity’ website (reading the latest development is now an essential part of my early morning routine). Very interesting indeed. No mention of the lavatory arrangements at Hastings Farmhouse. I imagine that they were pretty basic, but the General had been on the Western Front and also Gallipoli, so he would doubtless have been used to such things!
By Ann Lyon (08/07/2020)
The capture of Brigadier General Lucas
Ruth Wheeler, the granddaughter of General Lucas is publishing the letters written by her grandfather to his wife during the period of his captivity from 26th June to 31st July 1920. The letters are being released to coincide with the centenary of the date on which they were written. View the website on https://chtl.co.uk/
By Olive Carey (21/06/2020)
Hastings Farmhouse
My family and I used to visit the old couple who lived there when I was a little girl and they were always so kind to me. They even gave me a chicken to bring home and I was delighted with myself. I had the chicken for a couple of days and my dog killed it and I was devastated.
By Geraldine Hickey (22/03/2020)
Drumline Graveyard
The reason the coffin is carried over the wall is because the fox would smell the body and follow the scent but would get confused when it would come to the wall and would it leave and the body would be safe. This tradition goes back to when coffins were just timber and some bodies were just buried in cloth. I know this because most of my Dad’s family and his relatives are buried there and so is my Dad. My Uncle explained this to us and said it was the way it was to be done when we buried my Dad and we carried his coffin over the wall and we did the same for my Uncle three weeks later.
By Geraldine Hickey (22/03/2020)
Hastings Farmhouse
Thank you Pauline. The Hastings Farmhouse restoration project will hopefully progress well this year. The photographic record of the house in the late 1960s is a fantastic asset and will be invaluable in the restoration and furnishing of the house.
By johnobrien (05/03/2020)
Hastings Farmhouse
It was great to visit and see how well the conversation project is progressing. The photographs are a great insight in times gone by. We (in Milltown Heritage, Galway), have a spinning wheel as part of our heritage collection and is great to see one part of a home setting.
By Pauline, Milltown Heritage (04/03/2020)
The Irish Community Archive Network Sharing our local history and heritage online
Here in Shannon, both the Archaeological & Historical Society and Dúchas na Sionna are looking for forward to getting to know the Moycullen group, availing of your experience and sharing anything we have to offer. Perhaps in due course we can arrange exchange visits!
By johnobrien (17/02/2020)
The Irish Community Archive Network Sharing our local history and heritage online
Wonderful to have such a reputable and vibrant group such as Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society join our Irish Community Archive Network ‘iCan family’. We look forward to being your ‘buddy group’ as we all work towards the aim of recording, protecting and sharing our local heritage.
By Moycullen Heritage (11/02/2020)

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