On this Monday we present a fine Lawrence shot of Donnacomper. What can you tell us about it?..And the main things that our contributors "told us about" were the house/estate, and the lads (in the cart) by its More
I know we have been in this area about five years ago, but, I think these eviction photos are so important that they deserve their own day in the spotlight. The research on our eviction related images has been More
A visit to the delightful bar of Miss Furey in Moyvalley and to the O'Dea Collection today! It looks like a welcoming house and that James was a welcome guest...As well as confirming the mapping location, Beac More
We have not had a good machine for quite a while. I think it was Carol who suggested that we post this particular photo, she obviously has a thing for old engines like this! I wonder if the O'Gormans are still More
This fine shot of the bridge and stronghold at Athy is from the Eason Collection. I have deliberately included the title as shown because it raises questions and of course Athy is NOT in Co, Kerry! .The staff More
For Thursday we have a different form of transport, if you could call it that, and typically from James O'Dea. A tiny specialist wagon with a strange frame to the front/rear which in a later era might be used More
A busy street in Athy, Co. Kildare with lots of motor cars and life going on there. The boy on the right is riding a "Solid tyred tricycle", something I had almost forgotten about. They never punctured but yo More
Today we move across the border from Laois AKA Queens County to the broad plains of Kildare and a very special stone. The location may not be in doubt but we thought the personalities would make for interestin More
National Library of Ireland Collection
The R445 road which connects Naas and Newbridge in County Kildare, Ireland.
Ordnance Survey map extract, showing most of the Castletown Estate (a tiny point at the top is missing) and parts of Donaghacomper Estate to the south, near Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Sallins GAA gates
Sheep Grazing at The Curragh, Kildare