Tag Archives: Baker’s Flat

In search of a clachan, and Fr Ted’s house

Posted on September 28, 2015 by sarthure

During my wanderings in Co. Clare recently, I was studying a map and saw a reference to a Deserted Village. Well, that was enough to pique my interest, and I determined to try and find it the next day. I worked out my … Continue reading →

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Come on you boys in green

Posted on March 11, 2015 by sarthure

Given the continuing success of the Irish team in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, it seems timely to look at cricket in the old days. In Ireland, for a period in the nineteenth century, cricket was the most widely played … Continue reading →

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Eureka! Archival wonders

Posted on July 24, 2014 by sarthure

That moment in the State Records Office when you read something that proves something. I was in State Records a little while ago, way out north at Gepps Cross*, a flask of tea and a sandwich sort of journey from where … Continue reading →

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Remember the dog tags?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by sarthure

I wrote a post last year about the dog tags that were found on Baker’s Flat. Since then, I’ve found out lots more about dog tags, mainly thanks to a 2005 book by Neil Ransom on the history of dog registration … Continue reading →

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Hawthorn (no, not the AFL team)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by sarthure

The hawthorn, also known as the may, whitethorn, and in Irish sceach gheal, is a significant sacred tree in Irish folklore. Known for its general protective powers, a hawthorn was often planted near houses to keep witches away. It was known … Continue reading →

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