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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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It's easy to lose oneself in the geographies and human histories of the Lee Valley. I sat recently at the source of the Lee in the Shehy Mountains, looking at the blurb of water protruding from the ...
03-07-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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In the Inniscarra Dam campsite, there was an oratory where Mass was celebrated every Sunday and holiday by priests attached to the Sacred Heart College in Cork. The hut housing the oratory, could al...
03-07-2008
Word count: 550 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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Workers on the Lee Scheme had to look for 'digs' in the area and stayed in every available place along the Lee valley. Many a housewife made a little extra money by keeping a few lodgers. Digs cost ...
26-06-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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By 1955, approximately three-quarters of the work on the construction of the Inniscarra dam had been carried out. The power station foundations had been poured and work was in progress in the erecti...
19-06-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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Contracts for the whole of the civil construction works for the Lee hydroelectric development were in place towards the end of 1952. Work began on the construction of the dam in Inniscarra in Februa...
12-06-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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...On the Lee scheme, the Dublin firm, John Paul & Co., Donnybrook, was awarded the contract to build the three bridges and the new road diversions on the Lee scheme. Founded on 1 March 1949, the fou...
05-06-2008
Word count: 1226 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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...The first stage in the development of the Lee scheme was to determine the average fall and flow of the river and the general outline and nature of the valley.
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29-05-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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...“Passenger measure you time for time is the measure of your being”.
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22-05-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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...A few weeks ago, Our City, Our Town explored the cultural heritage of Kilblaffer graveyard near Berrings. We examined the social significance of the art and architecture of the site and how they provi...
15-05-2008
Word count: 1248 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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The sign by the waterworks on the Dripsey Cork road says The beautiful Lee Valley. It invites people to partake in its beauty and the scenery and to be inspired. At this point, the viewer can stop a...
08-05-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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I'm A firm believer that people make places. We all interact and carve a niche for ourselves in society. In a sense, we are all part of the spokes of the wider wheel of life. This article is about a...
01-05-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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The road south from Berrings Cross takes one through Ballyanley near the site of Inniscarra Community Centre. The scenery southwards into the townlands of Magoola, Faha and Gurteen is picturesque. T...
24-04-2008
Word count: 1038 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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Crossroads intrigue me. I'm always wondering what's down the roads I choose not to travel. However, in recent times in western Inniscarra, I find myself seeing the other roads and seeing...
17-04-2008
Word count: 1235 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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"We're here in Berrings for four generations. My great grandfather was Pat Ring from Codrum and Tierbeg near Macroom. They also had property in Manchester and Liverpool. The name change...
10-04-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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I met Jackie Lenihan by referral but Jackie is well known as the sacristan of Berrings Church and in a sense is the first port of call for all church-community related activities. Howev...
03-04-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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 27-03-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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20-03-2008
Word count: 1322 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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"The stonework of the church was valuable and was seized upon as a ready-made quarry by neighbouring villages. The dust blew along the street and the rain washed down the earth. Weeds an...
13-03-2008
Word count: 1145 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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 06-03-2008
Word count: 1204 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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 28-02-2008
Word count: 1315 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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 14-02-2008
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Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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"The road downhill was the easy road and that was the road we took", from Sláinte Éire, favourite song of Denis O'Flynn.
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07-02-2008
Word count: 823 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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Folklore is an important aspect of any aspect and is certainly bound up with the early history of Inniscarra Parish. Much is written down but the truth of the stories will never be uncovered. Howeve...
31-01-2008
Word count: 1088 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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There were corridors and corridors of maize. Pat walked on confident establishing a route through the crop. Despite being tall, I felt small like being in the land of giants. It was a w...
24-01-2008
Word count: 1278 |
Written by: Kieran McCarthy
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To get to the paddock you must walk 100 metres up what looks like a narrow lane. It is bound on my right by a hedgerow and on my left by wire fencing adjacent a field. The trackway is wo...
17-01-2008
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