Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1914-1931 — 1914
Type/Formats:
Collection — Text — Letter — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Collins, Niamh
Abstract:
This collection consists of files relating to Irish Lights during World War I, and the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, covering the period 1914-1931. The files contain reports, letters and telegrams from Lightkeepers and other Irish Lights personnel around the coast; correspondence with the... [ … ]
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1917-03-11-1917-03-24 — 1917-03-11
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Rowlands, J.
Abstract:
File contains report from J. Rowlands, Commander of SS 'Ierne', of rescue of Crew Norwegian SS 'Storstad'. The SS 'Ierne' picked up a waterlogged lifeboat containing Chief Officer and 13 Crew and landed them at Valentia. [ … ]
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1918-03-12-1915-11-14 — 1918-03-12
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Scott, Charles William engineer — Faulkner, Thomas (Lighthouse keeper)
Abstract:
File contains correspondence between C. W. Scott, Engineer, and T. Faulkner, Principal Keeper Wicklow Head Lighthouse, re reduction in the power of Wicklow Head Light.
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1918-10-11-1918-10-28 — 1918-10-11
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
City of Dublin Steam Packet Company
Abstract:
File contains expressions of sympathy from the Commissioners of Irish Lights 'with the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, the relatives of the Officers and Crew, and all those who have suffered by the loss of the RMS 'Leinster''. Includes acknowledgement from City of Dublin Steam Packet Company. [ … ]
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Rowlands, J.
Abstract:
File contains report from J. Rowlands, Commander of SS 'Ierne', of assistance rendered to SS 'Arlington Court' by towing sinking vessel into Berehaven.
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Higginbotham, Henry (Lightship master)
Abstract:
File contains letter from H. Higginbotham, Mate of Blackwater Lightship, with details of explosions and gunfire heard.
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1917-03-25-1917-09-01 — 1917-03-25
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Doyle, John, Jr. (Lightship master) — Kehoe, William (Lightship mate)
Abstract:
File contains letters from John Doyle, Master of North Arklow Lightship; and William Kehoe, Mate, with details of: crews from 2 schooners brought aboard following sinkings from submarine attacks (25 March 1917) ; sinking of small steamer (1 September 1917). [ … ]
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1921-06-21-1921-06-22 — 1921-06-21
Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributor:
Callaghan, W. J. (Lighthouse keeper)
Abstract:
File contains documents regarding Raid on Bull Rock during the Irish War of Independence. The Raid was carried out by the Irish Republican Army. Included below is an extract from a report by W. J. Callaghan, Principal Keeper: 19 June 1921: a gang of about 20 armed and masked men raided the rock and... [ … ]
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1920-11-29-1922-08-29 — 1920-11-29
Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
O'Brien, John (Lighthouse keeper) — Kelly, Richard J. (Lighthouse keeper)
Abstract:
Files contain documents regarding Raids on Roches Point Lighthouse during and after the Irish War of Independence. The Raids were carried out by the Irish Republican Army. Included below are extracts from reports by J. O'Brien and later R. J. Kelly, Principal Keepers: 28 November 1920: Station was... [ … ]
Creator:
Ireland. Commissioners of Irish Lights
Dates:
1916-11-10-1918-08-20 — 1916-11-10
Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Duff, John Joseph (Lightship master) — Murphy, J. (Lightship mate)
Abstract:
Files contain letters from J. J. Duff, Master of Coningbeg Lightship; and J. Murphy, Mate, with details of: wreckage sighted ; explosion under the Lightship (2 March 1917) ; lifeboat and gear picked up (March 1917) ; Captain and crew of Saltes Leigth Ship brought aboard after 4 days at sea (16 March... [ … ]