As Wexford’s only maritime museum, the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre is ideally located for a stop when passing through the village. Whether you’re heading towards or leaving the port, or if you’re spending time in Rosslare Harbour, the…

Ein Hanes/Our History is a collection of memories and memorabilia that offers visitors a glimpse into the story of the Twin Towns. It’s located in Fishguard Square, occupying the premises of an old shop two doors up from the Town Hall and Last…

I was born on the South side of Dublin. My family moved to Sheriff St. on the North side when I was four years old. I attended St. Laurence O’Toole’s Girls’ Primary School until age 13. I began working in the kitchen of the Brown Thomas store and,…

With images and articles ranging from shipping, built heritage and everyday life to suffragettes and twentieth-century film history, the Fishguard and Goodwick Local History website has it all. Here, we provide a snapshot of the much deeper dive…

Built in 1871 by Forrest of Lime House in London at a cost of £472 from a legacy by Mr J.M. Smyth of Brompton, London and named after his daughter. The lifeboat was 40ft long with 10ft 7in beam, pulling and sailing with 10 oars and two masts…