Author Archives: Shane

1930s Postcards

Posted on 1 September 2013 by Shane

O’Connell Street Dublin, Bray Co. Wicklow, Enniskerry Village Co. Wicklow and Construction work at Ardnacrusha….

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Website Update

Posted on 5 August 2013 by Shane

I’ve been working on a long overdue update and re-vamp of the website, which I hope to have in place within a few weeks. Some preview images of progress included below… Preview of Website Update Version one of the updated … Continue reading →

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Powerscourt Waterfall – 1803

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Shane

“View of the Waterfall near Powerscourt” from the Post Chaise Companion through Ireland of 1803

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Century Ireland

Posted on 7 May 2013 by Shane

Century Ireland project is an online historical newspaper that tells the story of the events of Irish life a century ago.

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Penders ‘Census’ of Ireland circa 1659 – Rathdown Barony

Posted on 16 March 2013 by Shane

Barony of Rathdowne, County of Dublin Places Numbs. of People Tituladoes Names English Irish Shangannagh 74 11 63 Shankill 40 Evan Vaughan gent 7 33 Rathmichall (Rathmichael) 3 2 1 Mullenestillan 12 12 Promstowne 10 10 BallyForeish 11 6 5 … Continue reading →

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