Cavan Views

Killykeen-Sunday afternoon around the turn of the last century.The band from Killeshandra complete with the big drum are in the large turf boat which were very popular at the time.

Courtesy of A F McEntee Memories of the Lifetime in Journalism in Cavan 1991

Front Row (L to R):William A Mervyn,Michael Smyth (Vice Chairman),Louis C P Smith (Chairman),Thomas McGuinness (Town Clerk).Back Row (l to R):Joseph Taggart,Bernard Brady,William Reid Solr.,John F O Hanlon,Frank Reilly and Patrick O Reilly.

Picture taken outside the front door of the Courthouse where the meetings were then held.

Courtesy of A F McEntee Memories of the Lifetime in Journalism in Cavan 1991

Lady Mayoress Mrs L C P Smith lays the foundation stone for the Town Hall in 1908.

Courtesy of A F McEntee Memories of the Lifetime in Journalism in Cavan 1991

Back Row (l to R):Jimmy Smith,Tommy Greene,G Smith,Owen Lee,Joe Taggart,Matty McCann,Joe McGovern,Ned Shields,Peter Mulvaney and Ned McGovern.Second Row from Back(L to R):Master Paudge O Rourke,Miss Shields,Kathy McManus,Miss Sharkey,Kathy Smith,Babs O Brien,Mollie McCabe,Miss Nulty,Miss McEvoy,K McCollom and Agnes Smith.Third Row:(Lto R):Miss Sharkey,Nits McDwyer,Frank Carroll,Pat McGovern,M. Fitzpatrick,Paddy Smith,Dick Mulcahy,Bernie Hickey,Phillip Royston,Charlie Miney,Tommy Gilroy and John Smith.3rd Row from Front (L to R):Rita Molloy,Bobby McCabe,Mollie O Keefe,H L Smith,Mollie Mulvaney,Hugh T Smith,Fanny Smith,Tommy Lee,Packie Brady,Bridget Young and Phil Smith.Row Two (From Front) ?,John Reilly,Angela Gallagher,Johnny Greene,Mollie Young,Andy O Brien,Miss Brady,Jack McGovern,Rita Molloy,Una McNally and Mary Ellen Lee.Front Row (L to R):K Smith,?McNally,Paddy Mullery,Jimmy Mallon,Paddy Cole,Barney Higgins,Georgie Brady,V Mulvaney,Phillip Brady,Johnny McCollum,?Cullis and Pat Reilly.

Front Row (L to R):Lady Farnham,The Honorable Somerset Maxwell,The Honorable Susan Maxwell,The Honorable Verena Maxwell and Lord Farnham (11th Baron)

Courtesy of PJ Dunne and Eugene Reilly'Farnham School And Its Community 1801-1996'.

Left to Right:Jack O Keefe(Carrigallen),Mrs Eddie Flood (Austin),Eddie Flood (Dodge),Paddy Kelly Breffni Park (Dodge),Tony Farrell (Dodge),Michael Breslin Kells (Austin) and Hughie (Black) Smith (Austin).

Pictured on the morning of 2nd June 1939 on the occasion of the marriage of Joyce McCarren (daughter of Patrick and Margaret) to Dr.John Campbell (Omagh).All the cars were requested in black ,so Farrell's Taxi Service Butlersbridge supplemented Flood's fleet with cars 1 and 4.Flood's have their logo affixed to cars 2 and 3.

By kind permission of PJ Dunne 6 Main Street Cavan.

Cavan Postcard Collection

front Row(L to R):Sean Galligan,Philip Storey,John Fagan,H Reilly,Sean Brady,Jimmy Egan,Tommy Smith,Sean Donohoe(Ulster senior Champion 1947 and 1948),Paddy Egan,Teddy McCormack,Brendan Stronge,Eddie O reilly,Matty Thorne and A Greene.Back Row(L to R):John Donohoe(Scout Master),Paddy Reilly,Ronnie Bell,Sean Doherty,Leo Egan,Jim Smith,Joe Donohoe,Pete Donohoe (Ulster Senior Champion 1946),Peter Smith,Phil Smith,Leo Storey,Vincent O Connor,Jim Brady and Sean Sharkey (Assistant Scoutmaster).

Golden Jubilee 2nd Cavan Troop CBSI 1980

Front Row (L to R):Pete Donohoe,Teddy McCormack,Niall Cullen,Paschal Connolly,Jimmy Moore,Willie Maloney,John Sharkey,Seamus Fox,Jimmy Cullen,Dessie Dunne,Gerry Byrne,John Walshe and George Maloney.Second Row(L to R):Jim Smith,Adge Galligan,Dessie Farrel,lBrian Greene,Jim McDermott,Charlie Leddy,Alo Maguire,Peter Smith,Dessie Tully,Tom Crowe,Colm Baxter,Joe Donohoe,Tommy McKiernan.Third Row(L to R):J P Smith,Paddy Breslin,Paddy Donohoe,Terry Cassidy,Sean Greene Brendan Dunne,Paddy Farrell,Michael Cosgrove,Brendan Miney and Jim Fay.Back Row (L to R):Austin Brady,Bert Flood,Frank Smith,Mick Young,Paddy McManus,Vincent O Connor,Seamus Connolly,John Donohoe (Scoutmaster),Mattie Donohoe,Peter Sexton,Norbert Igoe,Aidan Geraghty,Tom O Connor and Michael Agnew.

Picture Courtesy of Teddy McCormack 9 Saint Phelims Place

Front Row (L to R):Ronnie Savage,Philip Cullivan,Aidan Clerkin,Kieran Breen, Brendan Reilly, Paddy Egan,Sean Galligan,Gene Cullivan,Mel O'Reilly,Philip McDonald,Adge Galligan.Second Row (L to R):Michael Connolly,Joe Reilly, Paddy Clerkin,Tom Crowe,Brendan Sexton,Brendan McGauran,Charlie O'Rourke,Joe Donohoe.Row Three(L to R):Dermot Hunt,Gerry Kinsella,Mattie Donohoe,Seamus Connolly,Dessie Farrell and Brother Dermot.

Patsy Lee Cathedral Golden Jubilee Book 1992

Stan Mullery with his Father in their garage in Town Hall Street.

Courtesy of Pat Conlon 9 Earlsvale Road Cavan

Front Row (L to R):Phil Writt,Dick Mulcahy,Michael Fitzpatrick and Jim Kelly.Back Row (L to R):Augustus Brady,Martin Brady,Jimmy Finlay and Jimmy Dawson (Fire Chief).

The above self propelled unit was in service from 1944-1968

Danny O Hanlon 'Out Of The Ashes'

Front Row (L to R):Shirley Pratt,Rhoda McGahy,Rita Fox,Jennie Wilson,Kathleen Hicks (filling the cup),Tommy Simpson,Beatrice Maloney,Valerie Caldbeck,Mary Lally,Katie Brady and Mabel Hayes.Back Row (L to R):Bella Power(Dancing Teacher),Florence Magahy(Princiipal Teacher),Pauline Sheridan,Veenie Reid,Agnes Cooney and Arlene Caldbeck.

Coutesy of PJ Dunne and Eugene Reilly'Farnham School And Its Community 1801-1996'.

From Left:Liam Kinsella,Tommy O Donnell,Eamonn Donohoe and Dessie Agnew.

Golden Jubilee 2nd Cavan Troop CBSI 1980

September 10th 1917 First Committee, October 3rd 1938 First sod cut-mild and wet ,September 10th 1939 Corner- stone blessed in downpour,July 11th 1941 16 feet copper cross blessed by Bishop Lyons and hoisted into position in glorious sunshine,May 18th 1942 Bell from the old Cathedral removed and fitted in belfry,June 9th 1942 Bishop consecrates the High Altar,June 7th 1942 (Corpus Christi) First Mass followed by the Procession around the town,Friday July 13th 1942,First Funeral Jack McMahon's (ex soldier from River Street),June 8th 1942 (Whit Monday) Marriage of P J O Connor and Susan Galligan,1st Children Baptised Tommy McDermott and Maura Smith ,September 27th 1942 Dedication of Cathedral,August 25th 1945 Restoration of the Cathedral Chapter after 350 years,September 14th 1947 Consecration of the Cathedral (free from all encumberances),Total Cost £209,235,Contractors John Sisk,Architects William H Byrne,March 30th 1949 Bishop Lyons' Funeral, September 10th 1950-Consecration of Bishop Austin Quinn.

From Left:Michael Cullivan,Dessie McKenna,Tommy McEvoy,Niall Crowe,Tommy Fitzpatrick and Paddy Flynn.

Pictured outside front door of Loreto Convent.

Golden Jubilee 2nd Cavan Troop CBSI 1980

Front Row(l to R):Philip McKiernan,Franko Sheridan,Liam Sheridan,Frank Weir,Paddy McCormack,Michael Murray and Dessie Coyle.Second Row (L to R):Tom McNamara,Joey Coyle,Michael Maguire,Tommy Gray,J Farrelly,Patrick McKiernan,Raymond Carroll,Michael Breslin,Charles Kavanagh,Dermot Burke and Jimmy Wade.Row Three ( L to R):Eamonn Doonican,Patsy Lee,Jerry Brady,John McCaffrey,Felim Cofey,Michael Coyle,Vincent O Rourke,Jim McKiernan,Jim McCabe and Bill McCusker,.Fourth Row (L to R):Joseph Doyle,E Rice,Lawrence Beggs,Richard Graham,Francis Farrelly,Anthony Loonam,M Fagan ,Tom Clarke,Gerry Moore and Teddy McDermott.

Patsy Lee Cathedral Golden Jubilee Book 1992

Front Row (L to R):Sheila Fay,Marion Mohan,Renee McCabe,Mary Murray,Josephine Rehill,Maeve McDonald,Mairead McDonald,Aine McGovern, Maureen Ryan,Eileen O Grady,Patsy Crowe,Pauline Cassidyand Ethel Keaveny.Second Row (L to R):Josephine Leddy,Hilary O Connell,Collette McSherry,,Nuala Plunkett and Eithne McDonnell.Back Row (l to R):Monica Baxter,Cora Kavanagh,Mary Lovett,Helen O Dowd,Queenie O Doherty,Veronica O Donohoe,Sylvia Ross and Finola Coughlan.Centre of picture Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm. and Bishop Austin Quinn.

Patsy Lee Cathedral Golden Jubilee Book 1992

Front Row(L to R):Jim Galligan(Saddler),Paddy Clarke (Saint Bridgets),Kevin McDermott and James McGahern (Barrack Hill).Big Drum:Mick Farrelly.In the background is the Children of Mary.The procession is over a mile long through the flower bedecked streets of the town where every house was decorated in the Papal colours.This picture shows the procession turning at Smith's Garage and into College Streed back to he Cathedral for the Benediction and Final Blessing accompanied by the memorable trumpet blasts from Teddy McCormack and John P Smith.

Courtesy of Kevin McDermott 'The Time Of The Corncrake'

Back Row (L to R):Michael Cooke,Mel Doherty,Dessie Agnew,Joe Cullivan,Paddy Carroll,Paddy McNamara and TommyCullivan.Third Row (L to R): Dessie Gilroy,Terry Smith,Tommy Nee,P J Carroll,Gerry Walshe,Brian Finlay Tommy Monahan,Michael Gilchreest,Joe O Hanlon and Eddie Kirrby.Second Row (L to R):Anthony Jackson,Micheal Smyth,Liam Cooke,Patsy Lee,Richard Graham,Paddy McCormack,Joe McNamara,Alan O Hanlon,Jim Kellyand Tony O Dowd,.First Row (L to R):Ben Simpson,Gerard Carroll,Tommy Carroll,Eamonn Cooke,Oliver Cassiddy,Sean Coyle,Fergal More,Frank Thorne,Francis Farrelly,Damien Dillon, Des Lambert and Eamonn Gaffney.

Patsy Lee Cathedral Golden Jubilee Book 1992

Charles Breslin,Una McDermott(Passenger),Paddy Maguire and Frank McConnell.

Courtesy of Kevin McDermott 'The Time Of The Corncrake'

Front Row(L to R):Fergal Moore,Francis Farrelly,Tony O Dowd,Gerard Carroll and Brian Finlay.Second Row (L to R):Sean Smith,Eddie Kirby,Eamonn Brady,Oliver Cassidy and Terry Smith.

Golden Jubilee 2nd Cavan Troop CBSI 1980

Front Row(L to R):Matt Donnelly,Oliver Smyth and Philip Fitzsimmons (with his dog).Back Row(L to R):Eamon Greenan,Micheal Greenan,Seamus Fitzsimmons,Oliver McConville,Harry Donegan and Liam Shanaghy.

Danny O Hanlon 'Out Of The Ashes'

Front Row (l to R):CharlieSmith,Roy McCabe,Kieran McCabe,Tommy Smith,Jim Downey,Pauric Conaty,Coleman Smith,Pauric Caffrey and Michael Carroll.Back Row (L to R):Jackie Conaty,Edmund McCabe,Peter Smith,Vincent McCabe,Francie Galligan,Pat Rooney,Hughie Reilly and Kevin Downey.

Courtesy:'Memories of Drumcrave National School'

School Projedct 1996

Promoting the new television station RTE 1 due to open on New Year's Eve 1961 are continuity announcers (L to R):Maire O Sullivan,Nuala Donnelly and Kathleen Watkins.

Courtesy of A F McEntee Memories of the Lifetime in Journalism in Cavan 1991

Front Row (L to R):M J O Reilly,Michael Smith,Larry Gaffney,Tommy Smith,Tony Coyle,Raymond Carroll,Tommy Molloy (Capt.),Andy McConnell,Sean Reilly and Donie Fay.Back Row (L to R):Oliver Reilly,Joey O Keefe,Frankie Walsh,Fergus McCauley,Seamus Fay(Lilter),Sean Woods,Seamus Fay,Tom Flynn,Paddy Lyons,Micheal Greenan,Michael Flynn and Joey Browne.

Jimmy Smith 'Silver Celebrations 1989'

Front Row (L to R):Sgt.Mick Gatley,Paddy Duffy,Joe Hayes,Jimmy Farrelly and Jim Hayes.Back Row (L to R):Brendan Dunne,Teddy McCormack,Charlie Evendan,Sandy Gordon, Theo Hyde,George Maloney,Kevin O Reilly and Mick Comiskey.

Images & Echoes of Killeshandra 1899-1999

Published by Killeshandra Community Council Ltd.

Front Row (l to R):Eamon Cooke,Derek Graham,Brian Sullivan and Jim Mooney.Back Row (L to R):Jimmy White,John Cullen and John McDermott.

Danny O Hanlon 'Out Of The Ashes'

Front Row (L to R):Colm Smith,Cathal Young,Terry Smith,Jim McDonnell,(capt.),Jack McEntee,Larry Reidy,Gerard Carroll,Brendan Keaney and Donal Crowe.Back Row(L to R):Paddy Maguire,Danny Thomas,John O Rourke,Brian Tighe,Oliver Cassidy,P J Carroll,Pat Gaffney,Eamonn McGovern,Oliver Crowe,Michael Walshe and Jim Mooney.

Cavan Gaels lined out without three of their star players Philip (lightning) Murray,Hugo Cafferty and Mick Ryan all of whom were injured.

September 25th 1965:Cavan Gaels 3-05 Bailiebororo Shamrocks (Champions 1964) 1-10..

Courtesy of Father Dan Gallogly 'Cavan Football Story'

Pictured (L to R):Ronnie Griffith(Organ),Peter Smith(Tenor Sax),Larry Cunningham(Vocals-Baritone Sax),Mickey Brady(Lead Guitar),Jimmy Smith (Trombone-Leader),Brian Finlay(Drums),Paddy Smith(Trumpet) and Gerry Walsh(Bass Guitar).

Highlights:

First Record 1964 'Tribute to Jim Reeves 'reached Number 40 in British Charts.1966-'Lovely Leitrim' Number 1 in Irish Charts for 6 weeks.March 16th 1968:Record 6,500 people danced to Larry and the Avons at the Galtymore in Criklewood London.March 17th 1969:Top the Bill at Royal Albert Hall London.March 16th 1970:Top the Bill at Carnegie Hall New York.September 12th 1971:Larry Cunningham leaves the Mighty Avons to front his own band 'The Country Blue Boys'.November 15th 1971:Gene Stuart from Omagh repaces Larry and The Mighty Avons regain their position as one of the biggest bands in Ireland.

(Left to Right):Richard Graham,Sean McCormack,Patsy Carroll,Gerry Graham,Liam Cooke,Sean (Dag) Carroll, and Bill McCusker.

Jimmy Smith 'Silver Celebrations 1989'

Front Row (L to R): Sean McManus,Dessie Maguire Anselem Lovett,Brother Sylvester,Joe Connolly,Hugo Cafferty,George Maloney,Mel Doherty,John P Smith,Tony Doyle,Eamonn Cooke,Brother Augustine and Brother Timothy.Second Row (L to R):Gerard Smith,Edward Sexton,Liam Breslin,John Cullen,Hughie Sheridan,Gerry Finegan,Patrick Maguire,Joe Mulligan,Martin Carroll,Bernard Johnston,Gerard Conlon,Charlie O'Donohoe and Ray O'Connor.Row Three (L to R):Niall Murray,Declan Murray,Bernard Galligan,Philip Smyth,Anthony McCaul,Joseph Farrell,Louis Blessing,David Bradfield,Charles O Gorman,Micheal Harding,Frank O Connor,Brian O Reilly,Finian Fareell,Enda Smith,Jimmy Smith,Kevin Mulleryand Eugene Reilly.Fourth Row (L to R)Father A B McGrath (Director) and Most Rev.Dr.Austin Quinn Bishop of Kilmore.

Patsy Lee Cathedral Golden Jubilee Book 1992

Left to Right:Ena Hickey,Connie McEntee,Kathleen Sullivan (Winner),Mary McCarthy (Captain),Margaret English,Kathleen Kenny and Kathleen Brady

A Century of Golf Philip Cullivan 1994

Front Row(L to R):Sean O Rourke,Martin Maguire,Gerry Finnegan,Henry Quinn,Sean McHugh,Sean Galligan,Brian O Grady ,Tom Costello and Brendan Bravendar.Middle Row (L to R); Mark O Connor,Martin Cosgrove,Conor McClarey,Charlie McDowell,Noel Gumley,Michael Graham,Patrick Kelly,Fergal Dunne,J Kelly and Edward Mallon.Back Row (L to R):Michael McCormack,Peter Sheridan,Dessie Ronan,Kevin McKiernan,Tommy Kenny,Gerry Smith,C O Keefe,Bernard Quinn and Martin McClarey.

Patsy Lee Cathedral Golden Jubilee Book 1992

Seated (L to R):Aidan Elliott,C Maguire,J Sweeney,Ciaran O Keefe,Eamonn Gillic,Reverend Terence McManus (President Saint Patrick's College),Niall Brennan,Pat McGill,B Brady,G Smith and G McIntyre.

Back Row (L to R):Father Patrick Mallon,Brendan Crowe,Fergus Costello,Charlie O Donohoe,,Adge King,P Brady,Oliver Brady,Father Benny Maguire,Hugh Reynolds,M English,B McDermott,Sean Leddy,E Martin,Micheal McKeon,Patsy Lee and Father John Murphy.

Trophies included (L to R):McRory Cup and Hogan Cup

Johnny McDonagh and Lizzie Murray(Nee Eaton) enjoy a well earned bottle.

A portrait by Tom Hussey of life in Cavan in the early 1970s.

Lizzie (Eaton) was married to Paddy 'jockey' Murray who was a stable lad with the Osbornes on the Curragh and lived in Breffni Terrace .They had two children best known being her namesake Lizzie Murray.

Johnny McDonagh was an old Connaught Ranger who saw action during World War 1.Like many of the Rangers Johnny resigned his position when the British were seen to renege on a pre War promise of Home Rule for Ireland.He was married to Sarah and they also had two children one of whom (the boy) was blind.Softly spoken he was a genuine touigh hard man,he was not to be trifled with.King of the 'pitch and toss'.Lived at Saint Aidan's Terrace.Both Lizzie and Johnny are buried along with their Families in Cullies Cemetery

Picture by Tom Hussey

Front Row (L to R):Kathy Conaty,Harry Egan,Brigid Donnelly,Angela McGovern,Tommy Sheridan,Monica Fay and Dermot Smith.Second Row (L to R):Eddie O Gorman,Kathleen Smyth,Tommy Brides,John McQuillan,Jimmy Veale,Sheila Gorby,Bridie Smyth and Joe Finegan.Back Row:(L to R):Maurice Brady,George Crowe,Sean Bogue,Seamus Fay,Tommy Conaty,Frank Conlon and Tony Tully.

Meeting the County Manager (John Cassidy) to object to the proposed siting of the new Fire Sattion in the Egg Market (Connolly Street Car Park)

Danny O Hanlon 'Out Of The Ashes'

Left to Right:Gregory Conlon,John Conlon,Aindreas McEntee and at the back Bernard Geoghegan.In the background is the huge oak tree planted by Bishop Bedell in 1632 in the Old Graveyard beside Kilmore Cathedral.

Photograph by John McEntee.

Courtesy of A F McEntee Memories of the Lifetime in Journalism in Cavan 1991

Michael McKiernan (Senior),Norman Mills,Michael O Neill,John Joe McKiernan,Gerry Galligan and Paddy Galligan.

Courtesy of PJ Dunne and Eugene Reilly'Farnham School And Its Community 1801-1996'.

The Cathedral Choir before departure for the Papal Mass in Phoenix Park 1979.Front Row:(L to R):Rita Higgins,Sr.Rosari Haughton,Monica Fay,Eileen Hannigan,Father Gerry Kearns (Director),Sr.Mary (Organist),Father Dessie O'Dowd, Sr Imelda,Martina Lee,Rose King and Collette King.Row Two (L to R):Patsy Reilly-Smith,Una Carr,Ann O' Keefe,Sally McKenna,Sr.Claire Dillon,Sheila White,Joan O'Hanlon,Kathleen Young,Sheila McGinnity,Clair Moore,Rose Ann Gaffney,Rosaleen Cahill,Ann McKiernan and Airmid O'Hanlon.Row Three (Lto R):John Smith,Richard Cassidy,Tommy Reilly,John P Smith,J J Reilly,Jack Galligan,Tony Coyle,Walter Myles,Sean Bergin,John King,Sean Woods,Dessie Ronan and Edmund Keogh.

Patsy Lee Cathedral Golden Jubilee Book 1992

Dermot Morgan and Daragh Smith proudly survey the new 18 Hole Championship Golf Course at County Cavan Golf Club

A Century of Golf Philip Cullivan 1994

James Coyle from Mullahoran serenades at the fire of Philip McDonald's Main Street.The Premises were extensively damaged after fire broke out on the top floor.

Danny O Hanlon 'Out Of The Ashes'

Front Row(L to R):Marie Fay,Geraldine Cosgrove,Mary O Hanlon,Mary McDermott and Delia Sheridan.Second Row (L to R):Mrs Mulcahy,Roisin Reilly,Mrs Cullen,Mrs Reilly,Mrs McNamara,Mrs Maguire and Frances Mulcahy.Third Row (L to R):Noel Fay,Val Maguire (Fire Chief),Jimmy Mulcahy,Hugh 'Bud' McNamara,George Reilly,Mrs O Keefe,Maura Downey,Mary Mooney and Mrs Josie Smith.Back Row (L to R):Dick Mulcahy,Mattie Reilly,Hughie Cosgrove,Greg Sheridan,Danny O Hanlon,Jim Mooney,John McDermott,Frank O Keefe,Gerry Smith and Kevin Downey.

Danny O Hanlon 'Out Of The Ashes'

Picture by Colm Connaughton.

Courtesy of A F McEntee Memories of the Lifetime in Journalism in Cavan 1991

Stephen Rudden strides out up the steep hill in Bailiebororough to add the County Junior Title to his 1987 Novices crown. In close support are his Team P Elliott teamates Niall and Michael Carolan.

Courtesy of BLE Inter Club National Championships 1988

Billy O' Rourke and his dog Boomer bring home the news to 41 Wolfe Tone Street.Born in 1932 at 17 Lake View.Billy was a skilled tradesman and could turn his hand to any job big or small.Emigrated to England with his brother John but both of them returned to lend their considerable skills to P Elliott and Company who were then mainly involved in the building of Monasteries and Churches in the Sligo area.Loved to ramble in the countryside.He was an expert on all aspects of nature.Had a daily modest but well calculated punt on the horses-hence the paper.Married to Alice (Bailieborough), they had a family of two girls Rose and Bernadette and one boy Gerard.Brother of the well known John (Foley) O Rourke who gave sterling service to both the Harps and Cavan Gaels (Championship 1965) .Billy O Rourke died at Saint Christopher's Hospice on the 15th of November 2002 while his old faithful friend Boomer died on Friday 22nd of July 2005. Billy is buried along with his wife Alice in Saint Brigid's Cemetery Killygarry.

Cruising Down The River 1900

Killykeen-Sunday afternoon around the turn of the last century.The band from Killeshandra complete with the big drum are in the large turf boat which were very popular at the time.

Courtesy of A F McEntee Memories of the Lifetime in Journalism in Cavan 1991