Mining the Past 2012 – Contents
MINING THE PAST 2012
CONTENTS
| TITLE | AUTHOR(S)
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| 20th Century Mining in Silvermines – An Overview A history of mining in Silvermines from 1917 to 1982.
| Eamonn De Stafort |
| Droney’s Hall The legendary Ballinaclough dance hall that became the centre of social life for a memorable decade in the mid 1900s.
| Tim Boland |
| The Silvermines Giant Local folklore relating to Cornelius McGrath who grew to a height of 7ft 8ins.
| Liam Maher |
| The Silver Cup and the Early Years of the GAA in Silvermines The rules of the GAA in the early years are recounted and an account of Silvermines winning the Silver Cup in 1887.
| Michael O’Brien |
| The Sporting Silvermines – Poem
| Not Known |
| The Good Old Days are Gone An interview with Molly Collins, Curryquin, who remembers the simplicity of country life long ago.
| Michael O’Brien |
| Tús Maith The author recalls his school days in Silvermines National School.
| Tommy Collins |
| Taking the Cheese to France The story of Silvermines Co-op Creamery.
| Anthony Collins & Pat Sheehan |
| From Turtulla to Melbourne An account of the Kyte family in Australia, starting with Ambrose Kyte who was born in 1822 in Turtulla near Dolla.
| Betty Gleeson |
| A Community Centre with a Past Fifty years of Lissenhall Community Centre is recalled.
| William Fogarty |
| Conradh na Gaeilge in Ballinaclough A branch of Conradh na Gaeilge was formed in 1954 in Ballinaclough. Irish language classes and céilí dancing were part of the social scene.
| Patricia Mulqueen |
| Townlands A history of the names of local townlands and local place names with their Irish translation and meaning.
| Siobhan O’Brien |
| Silvermines Woman Reaches Century Mary Gleeson (nee Ryan Captain) from Capparoe celebrated her 100th birthday in 2012.
| Joan Kennedy |
| Paddy Collins 1932 – 2012 Paddy made a huge contribution to his local community and he was a founder member of Silvermines Historical Society.
| Michael O’Brien |
| Paddy Collins – Poem
| Michael O’Brien |
| The Gleesons of Kilmore A history of the Gleeson name by local genealogist.
| Nora Gleeson O’Meara |
| Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2012
| Joan Kennedy |
| Pat the Post Following many interesting jobs Pat Keane became the popular local postman.
| Michael O’Brien & John O’Brien |
| Silvermines and the Eucharistic Congress 2012
| Fr Brendan Moloney PP |
| Paddy Quinn – 1912 Olympian Dublin Metropolitan policeman, Paddy Quinn, from Erinagh who became one of Ireland’s most prominent athletes.
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| The Loves of William Rowan Hamilton Royal astronomer for Ireland, William Rowan Hamilton, married Helen Maria Bayly of Bayly Farm, Ballinaclough.
| Tim Boland |
| Beyond the Buck Gate The entrance to Kilboy House and estate has associations and memories.
| Patsy Feehily |
| Dolla Sub-Post Office The author’s family ran the sub-post office.
| Mary Kennedy |
| The Rambling Sow from Garryglass – Poem
| Not Known |
| The Brindleys The Brindleys lived in 200 year old Mountisland House.
| Paddy Collins |
| Dr Maurice Ahern MD Dispensary doctor for 44 years in Silvermines – the adopted son who served and inspired the community.
| Michael O’Brien |
| Ballinaclough in the Mid 19th Century Circumstances of life in Ballinaclough under the headings: Bayly family, employment, education and housing.
| Aidan Boland |
| A Visit to Ballinaclough Churchyard An essay written by a twelve year old schoolgirl in sixth class in Ballinaclough School in 1933.
| Nancy Ryan |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Silvermines The Golden Jubilee of the building of the church was celebrated in December 2011.
| Michael O’Brien |
| To School Through the Years A history of education in the Parish from the days of the Hedge Schools to the plush new school opened in Silvermines.
| Michael O’Brien |
| Tullamoylan Ambush An incident in 1923 during the Civil War.
| Michael O’Brien |
| The Story of Traverston and the Goings An account of Going family members from Robert Going the first family member in Traverston in 1745 to the last member, Robert E Going, who sold in the early 1900s.
| Pat O’Brien |
| The ‘Lost’ Parish of Downamona Downamona is now part of Silvermines Parish and its church is a heap of ruins.
| Una Ryan |
| Very Rev Manus Rodgers Parish Priest of Silvermines and President of Silvermines GAA Club.
| Michael O’Brien |
| Silvermines – Poem
| Edward Forde |
| Andy Cooney IRA Activist and Medical Man (1897 – 1968)
| Cáit Logue |
| Turf-Cutting Expedition to Newfoundland 1910 Four local men who were masters in the art of turf cutting were sent to Newfoundland to impart their knowledge. | Paddy Ryan (Coole) |