4 February 2014

Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Charlestown, Co. Mayo
Historic photograph shows opening of Charlestown Alley in 1928
Newer photographs taken by G.Loughran, June 2012

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Enda Timoney said...

The Following information for the Opening of the Alley photo is available on the Discover Mayo website.
Opening of Ball Alley in 1931

Right to Left: Most Rev Dr Morrisroe, Bishop of Achonry, Mark C Henry TD, Rev Fr Denis Gildea CC,
Dr O'Doherty, Bishop of Manila, Canon Roughneen PP Ballymote, Peter Phillips, Mr McAuliffe, Hibernian Bank,
Luke Mulligan, Sargent Collins, Jim Mulrooney, John Cassidy NT, Luke Colleran MPSI, Joe Mulligan, JE Doherty NT,
Jim Hunt, Gurteen, Co Sligo, Anthony Mulligan, Luke O'neill, Martin Dunne, Rev Fr Jordan PP Killasser.
Players: Perry, McCoy, Soy and Berry
Secretaries of the Handball Club in those years were: Bernie Cassidy & Tony Henry. Treasurers were: PJ Honan & Willie Moffitt. The Alley was built by Michael & Tommy Regan, Barrack St

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