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Rathdrum – Avondale PURE Mile
You are absolutely correct Michael and thank you for that really interesting information about the families associated with each house. I suppose the confusion arises with Corballis Castle being a former barracks rather than a castle, and its use for so many years as a dwelling house
By Deirdre Burns (28/03/2023)
Rathdrum – Avondale PURE Mile
Corballis House is located close to the main crossroads at Rathdrum (Saville’s Cross), about 200 yards up the road towards Avondale on the right-hand side. It was built by Edward Ellison in the late 19th century after his family moved from Cronybyrne/Stump of the Castle area.
Corballis Castle is further over that same road, maybe a quarter of a mile, on the left-hand side.
Families called Manning, Speares and Lucas lived there in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
By Michael Collins (28/03/2023)
Rathdrum – Avondale PURE Mile
Thanks for the comment Michael, I think that this building is commonly referred to both as a castle and a house.
By Deirdre Burns (28/03/2023)
Rathdrum – Avondale PURE Mile
The photo of the house covered in ivy is Corballis Castle (not Corballis House).
By Michael Collins (28/03/2023)
Whaley Abbey
Think Littledales lived in Whaley Abbey. There are Littledale graves in the churchyard at Ballinatone on the road from Ballinaclash to Greenane. https://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/wicklow/photos/tombstones/1headstones/ballinatone.html
By Michael Collins (23/03/2023)
Burning of the home Dick Smyth, Ballyduff Upper, Ashford by Sheila Clarke
Hi Sheila have you any other books on history of ashford I have one but I would like any more about the old times my father came from ballyduff and came to England in the 30s with his brother Edward my father was William smyth
My mother was from roundwood of all the places in the world I’ve been on holiday my favourites were at the old farm in ballyduff each year with liz and joe smyth I still go each year thankyou for the insight into the early years.
By Elizabeth rimmer smyth (12/03/2023)
A Story of Isolation, by Jerry Rosenfarb, Avoca Writers
Very well done, Jerry. I’d say you have many more stories to relate. Glad to see you are finding a voice to illustrate life in a powerful way.
By Therese Hicks (11/03/2023)
Ancient West Wicklow Colouring Storybook.
Congratulations on this wonderful production.
By B. Doherty (08/03/2023)
A Story of Isolation, by Jerry Rosenfarb, Avoca Writers
With a powerful story of endurance and intelligence applied to his own solitude so that he could survive. I especially appreciate the compassion shown in the story the ability to listen and to allow Thomas to tell his tale. at some point in my life as we are all in isolation and in some ways the story helps us to understand that we have to find ways to survive no matter what. thanks Jerry for rendering his story so simply and beautifully with the voice of Thomas omnipresent. It honours his memory for all of us.
By Raphael (Ralph) Bendahan (07/03/2023)
Avoca Mines
My O’Toole ancestors were supposed to have been a mining family. My great grandfather Martin O’Toole (1869-1908)was born in Ballinvalley & immigrated to the US and was a gold miner in many of the Western States. Is there any references to individual miners in Wicklow history?
By Kathy Egan (05/03/2023)
Whaley Abbey
My ex-husband’s ancestors, the Littledales, lived in or around Whaley Abbey. I’m hoping someone might have some info about exactly where they lived. We are visiting Ireland next month and I would love for my daughter to make this connection with her Littledale ancestors. Thank you!
By Cynthia Curtiss (01/03/2023)
9. Entertainment in Dunlavin in the 1890s
Hi Kim, Cross Keys is a local name within the townland of Tornant according to Liam Price’s Placenames of County Wicklow (1945). He notes it may have been the name of an inn. You can find the location of Tornant, Dunlavin at the following link: https://www.townlands.ie/search/?q=tornant
Regards, Catherine Wright, Wicklow County Archives Service.
By Catherine Wright (27/02/2023)
A Brief History of Arklow
Hi Kristine,
Thank you for getting in touch. This article has been compiled using the Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey 1942/3 (ITA) – for the Barony of Arklow and Lewis’s Topographical Dictionary 1838 as baseline information. These valuable historical records are stored in the Local Studies Collection of Wicklow County Council Library service and may be viewed by appointment. Other sources include Wicklow History & Society (2004). Here is a link to the Local Studies Service in Wicklow Library – https://www.wicklow.ie/Living/Services/Libraries/Local-Studies. Regards, Catherine Wright, Wicklow County Archives Service
By Catherine Wright (27/02/2023)
9. Entertainment in Dunlavin in the 1890s
I see ‘Crosskeys’ Dunlavin is referred to in this article. However, I am not able to find it on Google maps. Could someone tell me where it is located?
Thank you
By Kim (27/02/2023)
A Brief History of Arklow
Very interesting. Who is the author? Has she published more on this and other subjects >
By Kristine Byrne (27/02/2023)
Michael Dwyer 1772 -1825
Hi Nicole, thank you for contacting us and delighted to hear from the descendant of one of Wicklow’s most famous men! If you would like to contact to email me at archives@wicklowcoco.ie perhaps I can send you on some additional information about the 1798 Rebellion in Wicklow.
By Catherine Wright (21/02/2023)
Michael Dwyer 1772 -1825
Michael Dwyer is my great, great, great grandfather. It’s wonderful to learn about the history of our family.
By Nicole Dwyer (19/02/2023)
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Hi George, sounds great – we look forward to your article!
Kind regards, Catherine Wright, Wicklow County Archives service.
By Catherine Wright (31/01/2023)
Captain Robert Monteith of Wicklow
Capt.Monteiths wife Florrie Burke was my mother Eileen Burke Caseys aunt and my grand aunt. Florrie was a sister of my grandfather Thomas Burke late of Dundrum and Inchicore. Thomas Burke was father to Lt.Charlie Francis Burke ( Free State Army) shot dead in ambush at Killurin Train Jct. Wexford 30/1/1923 by anti treaty troops-state funeral laid
him to rest in the Michael Collins plot,Glasnevin.
By FRANK CASEY (30/01/2023)
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Hi,
I am originally from Coolfancy, Co Wicklow, and am friends with Kevin Lee on Facebook. I was looking at the article about his book, Liars Bench on your site here. I am retired in Portugal now, but thought, I must put together an article about hiking in Co Wicklow, as I’ve done so much of that over the years. When I’ve done that I’ll submit it to you to see what you think! 🙂
By George Hannan (26/01/2023)
Wicklow Case Study: The Shorts of Killoughter, County Wicklow
Visited the graveyard today. Amazing to see all the family headstones.
By John Shortt (15/01/2023)
Seek Contact with Descendants of Captain William O’Toole
Hello Colleen,
Sorry to take years to respond, but I just noticed your reply. Please contact me at dulongj@habitant.org. I have a lot of information about the O’Tooles and their careers in the merchant marine. Would love to hear from you.
JP
By John P. DuLong (23/12/2022)
The Cheshire Regiment in Wicklow during the War of Independence by John Goodman
Did they not murder Vol. Willie Owens in the Vol Hall in Shankill ?
By John Douglas (18/12/2022)
Rathdrum – Avondale PURE Mile
Was there a church on the St. Saviour’s church site previous to 1830 when the current church was built?
By Carolyn (17/12/2022)

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