Willie Whelan
@williewhelan.bsky.social
Local historian, author, editor of history books, St. Pat's LGFC, eater of Italian food, taker of Italian holidays, fan of Italian crime fiction. 🍷 Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland.
DUNGARVAN
The town of Dungarvan was founded in 1185 by King John (when he was a prince). Things didn't go to plan.
#waterford #dungarvan #irishhistory
The town of Dungarvan was founded in 1185 by King John (when he was a prince). Things didn't go to plan.
#waterford #dungarvan #irishhistory
January 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
DUNGARVAN
The town of Dungarvan was founded in 1185 by King John (when he was a prince). Things didn't go to plan.
#waterford #dungarvan #irishhistory
The town of Dungarvan was founded in 1185 by King John (when he was a prince). Things didn't go to plan.
#waterford #dungarvan #irishhistory
ABBEYSIDE BEACH
During the Famine in April 1847 a crowd of labourers called to Fr. Halley's house in Bridge Street, Dungarvan appealing for work. He asked them not to resort to violence. The next day he arranged for 400 men to be employed picking stones at Abbeyside beach at one shilling a day.
During the Famine in April 1847 a crowd of labourers called to Fr. Halley's house in Bridge Street, Dungarvan appealing for work. He asked them not to resort to violence. The next day he arranged for 400 men to be employed picking stones at Abbeyside beach at one shilling a day.
January 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
ABBEYSIDE BEACH
During the Famine in April 1847 a crowd of labourers called to Fr. Halley's house in Bridge Street, Dungarvan appealing for work. He asked them not to resort to violence. The next day he arranged for 400 men to be employed picking stones at Abbeyside beach at one shilling a day.
During the Famine in April 1847 a crowd of labourers called to Fr. Halley's house in Bridge Street, Dungarvan appealing for work. He asked them not to resort to violence. The next day he arranged for 400 men to be employed picking stones at Abbeyside beach at one shilling a day.
THE AFTERMATH - FILM
A short clip from "The Aftermath" on the difficulty of securing Irish War of Independence pensions. I was interviewed about my grandfather.
🎭 Gealach Gorm Theatre
🏛️ Kill Community Centre
📅 Sat 18th January
🕗 8.00pm 🎫 €15
Book Online: ie.powertik.com/en/events/af...
A short clip from "The Aftermath" on the difficulty of securing Irish War of Independence pensions. I was interviewed about my grandfather.
🎭 Gealach Gorm Theatre
🏛️ Kill Community Centre
📅 Sat 18th January
🕗 8.00pm 🎫 €15
Book Online: ie.powertik.com/en/events/af...
January 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
THE AFTERMATH - FILM
A short clip from "The Aftermath" on the difficulty of securing Irish War of Independence pensions. I was interviewed about my grandfather.
🎭 Gealach Gorm Theatre
🏛️ Kill Community Centre
📅 Sat 18th January
🕗 8.00pm 🎫 €15
Book Online: ie.powertik.com/en/events/af...
A short clip from "The Aftermath" on the difficulty of securing Irish War of Independence pensions. I was interviewed about my grandfather.
🎭 Gealach Gorm Theatre
🏛️ Kill Community Centre
📅 Sat 18th January
🕗 8.00pm 🎫 €15
Book Online: ie.powertik.com/en/events/af...