Volume Two Issue Three of the Newsletter issued by the Friends of
Athy Heritage Centre has an interesting article on Lord Furnival, the man who
erected a fortress on the bridge of Athy in 1417. White’s Castle is the name given by generations
of Athy folk to that building which was extended over 200 years ago. Copies of
the journal which issues to Friends of the Heritage Centre can be picked up in
the Centre located on the ground floor of the Town Hall. The Friends of the Heritage Centre was
established to assist and support the Heritage Centre and particularly to help
the expansion and improvement of its various exhibits. Membership costs €20.00 per year and brings
with it free admission to the Centre and copies of the Friends quarterly
journal. It would make a nice Christmas
present for many people while at the same time providing much needed support
for what is a worthwhile local amenity.
I’ve had enquiries from an Australian correspondent regarding ‘Skurt’ Doyle whom I have mentioned in
previous articles. I gather ‘Skurt’ whose first name is not known to
me married Mary Lawler of Ardreigh. Both
are now deceased and I am told they had no children. I would like to hear from
anyone who can give me any information about ‘Skurt’ Doyle.
This week I am showing two photographs of football teams from the
1960s. The first photograph is of the
Rheban team which won the Jack Higgins Cup in 1967.
The second photograph is of an asbestos factory team wearing what I
think are starlights jerseys. Am I
right? If you can name the team members
and the year I’d be delighted to hear from you.
1 comment:
I've really been enjoying your blog, Frank, reading a few articles every day. Thank you for taking the time to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard.) Best regards from Germany, Olivia Rainsford
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