Killorglin Archives
Description
Killorglin Archive Society collects, collates and archives old photographs, recordings & films that capture the essence of life in Killorglin. The aim of the Killorglin Archive Society is collecting, collating and archiving old photographs, recordings and films that capture the essence of life in Killorglin parish over the last century. This will greatly enhance our knowledge of the history and folklore of our place. At present over 15,000 photographs have been generously donated and archived with some going back over 100 years.
These photographs and documents are scanned and archived, with the originals returned to their owners. Undoubtedly there are many interesting photographs, documents and recordings in the possession of the people of Killorglin parish at home and abroad stored away in attics and drawers.
The Killorglin Archive Society (K.A.S.) wish to preserve this information for the purpose of sharing it with present and future generations. If you would like to become part of this exciting project we would be delighted to hear from you. You can help by bringing your own photos (with accompanying information e.g. date, location, people/place pictured), maps and written documents to the K.A.S. office located in the Sean Scoil, Killorglin. These items will be digitised and returned to the owners.
We are also seeking to engage with people who live or have spent time in our parish in the past to sit down with us and share their memories about days gone by. K.A.S. intends on interviewing local people whose first-hand accounts of special events and day-to-day life in early-mid 20th century Killorglin will serve as invaluable sources of information.
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facebook.comNoreen Ahern ar Scéal faoi Naomh Bríd
Noreen Ahern ar scéal foai Naomh Bríd: https://soundcloud.com/killorglin-archives/noreen-ahern-ar-sceal-faoi-naomh-brid
Ag teacht go luath, beidh scéal againn faoi naomh Bríd le Noreen Ahern...
Donnchadh Ó Corráin Talks to Us
Interview with Donnchadh Ó Corráin of Groyne, Killorglin, who is an Irish historian and Professor Emeritus of Medieval History at University College Cork: https://soundcloud.com/killorglin-archives/donnchadh-o-corrain-talks-to-us
Tom Doyle on the Ceannouvoree Biddy Ball
Get the Story Behind the Ceannovouree Biddy Ball: https://soundcloud.com/killorglin-archives/tom-doyle-on-the-ceannouvoree-biddy-ball
Photos from Killorglin Archives's post
What a great parade we were treated to on Saturday! A grand spectacle of costume & colour, all ablaze in torchlight!
Bart Moriarty's Times & Travels
Our latest audio interview focuses on the times & travels of Bart Moriarty: https://soundcloud.com/killorglin-archives/bart-moriartys-times-travels
Biddy Groups Perform, 2016
At the revival of the Biddy tradition in Killorglin, Feb 2016, Biddy groups from many neighbouring districts gathered to perform with music & dance, costumes & creac, storytelling & song. Relive the magic with these select highlights:
Timeline Photos
Programme for this evening and tomorrow: Biddy's Day!
Timeline Photos
What's going on about Imbolg and Biddy's day? See info flier below, and don't miss the creac this weekend!
Timeline Photos
A new Kerry festival: Gathering of Bridies, Biddies, and Bridgets! Courtesy of Kerry Advertiser.
Photos from Killorglin Archives's post
Yesterday marks the anniversary of the last train that shunted out of Killorglin Station at 10 o'clock of a Saturday evening, on the 30th of January. Pictured below, are two people who traveled on the first train journey, 1885, as well as the last, 1960. Some find it strange how the railway lasted only the lifetime of a person, considering how much effort went into being able to travel from Farranfore to Renard...
George Nagle of Corbally
Check out our latest audio interview with George Nagle:
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