photos from the past
Three unknown people at the bridge in Fountainstown (located next to Angela's shop) Photo taken by Edward H Hackett
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On the left above is another photo taken by Edward H Hackett, showing a bit more clearly the bridge that was in place in Fountainstown in the 1900's. On the right is a mural created by local artist, Mandy Dale, great granddaughter of Mr. Hackett. This Mural was created on a wall in Local resident, Barry Bradfield's house.
Mrs. Lynch's cottage at the Ferry Point, now lived in by Theresa Meade
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Unknown fishermen, fishing near Shell Hole. Crowley's house can just be seen at top of photo.
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Deirdre Lynch on Fountainstown beach. Deirdre spent many summers in Fountainstown. Her father was involved in laying the coast road from Fountainstown to Myrtleville.
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Mandy Dales great grandfather (Eddie Hackett) fishing at the Ferry Point. In the background is Daunts original farmhouse.
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Fountainstown, (circa 1910)
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The photos above were provided by Mandy Dale. The young girl in the four photos is Mandy's granny, Doreen Howell (nee Hackett). The older woman in the doorway (left) is Doreen's mother, Rose. They lived in Yorkshire at the time but used to spend their summers in Fountainstown, staying in the building that is now Angela's shop. Photos taken by Edward H Hackett
spot the difference!!!!!!
Fountainstown, circa 1910 Photo taken by Edward H Hackett
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Fountainstown, 2014
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Best difference spotted so far: The road is in much better condition in the 1910 photo!!
A busy day at the beach (date unknown)
The date that this photo was taken is unknown. Cars registered in Cork City between 1903 and 1946 were given sequential plates from PI 1 to PI 9999. The car in the front of the photo has a PI 99*4 registration (third number missing) so this photo was more than likely taken in the 50's - 60's.
fountainstown school photo 1924
Forgive poor quality of image. looking for original.
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Back row: Francis O'Donovan, Jim Allen, Timmy Kiely, Eddie Kiely, John Allen, Eddie McGrath, Jeremiah Regan, Seamus O'Sullivan, Denis O'Sullivan, Donal McGrath, John Power, Sheila Regan, Mary Power, Ms. Crowley (teacher)
Middle row: Ms. Foley (teacher), Julia Murphy, Margaret Mary Allen, Lizzy Kiely, Madgie O'Callaghan, Bridie Murphy, May McDonald, Julia Hanlon, Eily Murphy, Margaret Power, Nora Hanlon, Kathleen McGrath, Mary Murphy, Nan Power, Hannah Kiely. Front row: Nonie Horgan, Jo Murphy, Dave Callaghan, Eileen Allen, Betty Hanlon, Rita Donovan, Joan McGrath, Willie Donovan, Tim Hanlon, Jeramiah Murphy, Connie Kiely |
fountainstown in the thirties
Terrace of houses on beach road (Kitty Powers house)
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Eileen & Mary Morough (with friends, unknown), Willie & Kitty Power, Eddie & Con Kiely. Picture taken in 1937, in one of the allotments, now the location of the caravan site by the club.
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Fountainstown Beach between 1948 and 1968 (photos courtesy of Rose Hennessey)
Relaxing in Ringabella
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On the private beach in Ringabella
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Hennessy kids enjoying the summer in horse shoe bay. Flemings house and GreenAcres can be seen in background. Caravan Park not yet opened.
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Working a field in Ringabella, Fountainstown in the background
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fountainstown beach 1959
Enjoying the sunshine on Fountainstown beach in 1959. Donkey rides were a very popular activity on the beach until the 80's. Seanie Brien can be seen giving donkey rides in photo above.
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Photos courtesy of The Evening Echo
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This is a fabulous old photo which Sylvia Henry brought along to the recent Fountainstown Tennis and Pitch & Putt Club reunion (October 2014). This is a photo of Sylvia's father (George Brown) playing tennis in his front garden. In the background you'll see all the old cars parked up on the beach front, a busy day at Fountainstown Beach.
Postcard of Fountainstown before the car park was built. The "Well Field" with sand dunes can be seen where car park is now. The Daley's and Lambkin's houses, along with the mobile homes by the pitch and putt course haven't been built yet.
Tony Daly, Colette, Ian O'Leary and Ange Lambkin
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Members of the Lambkin and Daly Families with friends. (Photo taken approx. 1971)
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Fountainstown School 1971
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Front row: Martin O'Sullivan, Carmel Lynch, Loretta Griffin, Deirdre Murphy, Caroline Quirke, Christopher Lynch, Tony Murphy. Middle row: Sheila Kingston, Mary Quirke, Josephine Good, Con Good, Una Griffin, Helen Murphy, Phil Murphy, Mary Cowhig, John Murphy, Noel Griffin, Kieran Kingston, Barry Lynch. Back row: Robert Good, Mona Griffin, Martin O'Mahony, Nora O'Sullivan, Fred Cowhig, Peter Lordan, Patsy Cowhig R.I.P., Eileen O'Sullivan, John Lordan, Liam Griffin & Eilis O'Leary NT |
Jimmy Fitzgerald, outside his cottage by the Ferry Point.
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Jimmy Fitz, fixing nets behind his cottage. Sheila Regan's cottage is visible to the right.
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John Joe Murphy taking Michael Wren and Derval O'Shea for a spin in his horse and trap.
The beach in the 80's
Busy day at the beach
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Karen Kenny, David Noonan, Robert Mulcahy, Niall Gillis, Ted Murphy and Aoibhinn Kenny, enjoying refreshments on the beach.
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the storm in 1989, was it worse than the recent storms?
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Damage to the beach and car park area, caused by the storm in 1989.
visitors to the car park
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Old photos from the club
Relaxing on the bank of Court No. 2 in the Tennis Club. Included in this photo are: Mick McHenry, Niall Dowling, Brian Oliver, Paul O'Leary, Colette, Ange Lambkin, Rosarie Quinlan, Pam Fitzgerald.
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Colette, Ange Lambkin, Eric Tracy outside the club house (2 unknown).
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Tommy Kelleher, Willie Lee, Dave Bradley and Finbarr Foley on their way to The Club for a spot of tennis
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Tommy "the ball was OUT" Kelleher, posing in the Club playground (date photo was taken to be added)
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Mr. Bradley, Mrs. O'Connell, A.N.Other, Dan Donovan (kids names not known)
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Mr. Bradley, Mrs. Daly, Mr. McCarthy, Mrs. Henry
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Back: Rosarie O'Connell, Ger Foley, A.N.Other, A.N.Other Front: Mrs. Lambkin, Mrs. O'Donovan, Mrs. O'Connell, Mrs. Henry
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Rosarie, Catherine, Norna, Carol, Marie, Adriene, Susan and Alma. In the club 1977
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Finbarr Foley 1975
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On slide in club. Matt Foley, Shane Phelan, Aidan Foley, Miriam, Denis Foley, Rosarie O'Connell and Noreen Linehan (kid on top not known)
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John Mulcahy and Matt Foley removing deseased trees from P&P course, 1984
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Before the trees were cut
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Did you Know, fountainstown once had 3 shops. peggies, tony murphy's and mary Lee's (box shop)
Peggy Aherne, Mary Lee and Kitty Power outside Peggies Shop
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Tony's Shop
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Refreshments from The Box Shop
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