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Getting in the light

Curator: toby
February 22, 2018
3 Pages
School: Rathfarnham Educate Together

this is a story of when electrification comes to a town in Roscommon and changes a boys life forever.

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Authors:
Toby Bond

Sources:
esbarchives.ie then there was light photos and video.

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The Community
Historical Tradition

Sub Categories:
Local Happenings

Duchas Link:
esbarchives.ie

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The Desmond Hall Newcastle West Co. Limerick

Curator: Noel OConnell
July 18, 2017
5 Pages
School: Scoil Na Mbraithre

A brief history of the Fitzgeralds of Desmond and their castle in Newcastle West.

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Authors:
Pádraig Vaughan

Sources:
Guided tour and information given at the castle itself.

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Categories:
Historical Tradition

Sub Categories:
Local Monuments

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A Story of Trams: From Old to New

Curator: Karl Meehan
December 13, 2016
13 Pages
School: St. Thomas Junior N S

Major changes have occurred in the tram network over the last century. This story looks at the old Dublin and Blessington Steam Tram and the new modern tram system known as the Luas.

Authors:
Room 5, Second Class

Sources:
The Dublin and Blessington Steam Tram: A Pictorial and Social History by Aidan Cruise. Proud to Live in Tallaght: An activity book for pupils in Tallaght schools by Dublin West Education Centre. www.luas.ie http://gofree.indigo.ie/~nigelo/dbstframes.htm http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography/transport/dublin-blessington-steam-/ http://www.luascrosscity.ie/