Cumann Staire

Bhéal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh

Journal 2000

Contents

Editorial from Sean O'Sullivan, chairman

American Wake 1948 -an account of the days leading up a couples emigration

Archaeological Inventory 2000 - A review of a recent book

Beal Áthan Ghaorthaidh -An Chéad Leabhar - A description of Ballingeary in Irish from 1922

Caisleán Carrig a' Phuca - a poem in Irish about this castle outside Macroom

Carrignacurra Castle Inchigeela, A Progress Report. 2000

Colaiste Na Mumhan 1909 - The text of a 1909 fundraising booklet

Cotter Clan Gathering 2000 - A report on the clan gathering held in Inchigeela, Co. Cork

Duthaigh An Gaorthadh - A journey through the history of the area between Gougane Barra and Macroom

Donncada an Deithneas - A true story about a local man

Doherty's Ball - Recitation

Donnacha Ó Croinín - The account of a 19th century murder

Faction Fights –Sceal i nGailge - An account of the faction fights between Ballingeary men and men from Bunán

Gougane Barra Revisited - a recollection of holidays in Gougane

Immortal Souls - a poem inspired by family research

Jerh O' Riordan 1955 - an article from 1955 about an emmigrants visit home to Inchigeela.

Lewis 1837 - An 1837 description of Inchigeela, Ballyvourney, Kilmichael and Kilnamartry parishes

Agrarian Disturbances in Muskerry, Co. Cork in 1822

O Leary Clan Gathering 2000 - this clan gathering is held each year in Inchigeela, Co. Cork.

The O'Leary's 1000 years ago - A look at the origins of the people and the Parish of Uibh Laoire

Padraigh Greene Interview - An interview with Padraigh at 102 years og age

Revisionist Historians. - A personal view of historians from our main contributor, Peter O'Leary

Seanfhocals - Irish proverbs and their meanings in English

The Ballingeary Moonlighting Case - An account of an 1894 courtcase

The Book of Distribution. - A look at the Irish surveys of the 1600s

The Tribes of Old Munster. - A look at the tribes in Munster before 1000AD

Townland names explained - All 118 townlands in Uibh Laoire or Inchigeela Parish.

Uibh Laoghaire Families. Creedons

Whats in A Name -Ogham - Ogham brief explained

A Tribute to Fr. Cremen - Our former curate moved to a new parish in 2000.